 In 1988, he became a starter after the fifth game of the season, registering 84 total tackles (second on the team), 56 solo tackles and 3 sacks.The next year, he made 78 total tackles (fourth on the team), 64 solo tackles, 7 sacks (led the team), 2 passes deflected, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.As a senior, he received third-team All-American honors, after starting at right defensive end, while finishing with 95 total tackles (fourth on the team), 47 solo tackles, 8 sacks (second on the team), 2 forced fumbles and 3 passes deflected.