California University of Pennsylvania

2012: Selected to ProGrass International Scout Bowl … played in nine games with five starts on the defensive line … posted 34 tackles (16 solo) and 2.5 TFL … made five tackles (three solo) and 1.0 TFL in first career start against Hillsdale … finished with six stops (three solo) and 0.5 TFL versus IUP … collected five tackles (four solo) and 1.0 TFL against Slippery Rock … set career high with eight stops (four solo) at Mercyhurst … registered four tackles (two solo) versus Millersville … 2011: Appeared in all 13 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams … finished with 11 tackles (four solo), 1.0 TFL and one forced fumble … made two tackles (both solo) against C.W. Post … set season high with five stops (one solo) and posted 1.0 TFL and one forced fumble versus Elizabeth City State in NCAA Playoffs … member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2011) … transfer from Michigan (2007)

High School: Played at Bishop McDevitt … two-time first-team all-conference, two-time all-district, two-time all-state, Harrisburg Patriot-News Platinum 33, PrepStar All-American, Rivals.com four-star prospect

On a Personal Note: Son of Jarvis Kates and Delores McDowell … majoring in business administration … earned bachelor’s degree in liberal studies