2010 (Junior): Started all 11 games at SAM linebacker...credited with 64 total tackles (29 solos and 35 assists)...had five tackles for 26 yards in losses, including two sacks...recovered two fumbles...had eight tackles at Penn State (one solo and seven assists)...also had an interception against the Nittany Lions...recorded eight tackles (four solos and four assists) at Western Illinois...had seven tackles, including six solo stops, and a fumble recovery in season finale versus Indiana State...recorded seven tackles, including 1.5 for losses in win over Central Connecticut State...credited with six tackles (four solos and two assists) at Illinois State...also had six stops versus Butler...had five tackles at South Dakota State...in win over nationally-ranked Southern Illinois, had four tackles, which included two sacks and a forced fumble...had three tackles against North Dakota State and UNI...earned his second letter.
2009 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games and made his first career start at linebacker versus Illinois State...credited with 23 tackles for the season, including 13 solo stops...tied for the team lead with two interceptions...had picks against UNI and Western Illinois...had 11 return yards -- eight versus the Panthers and three against the Leathernecks...credited with a season-high five tackles in finale at North Dakota State...had three stops (two solos and an assist) against Western Illinois and Illinois State...also forced a fumble versus WIU...had two stops against Pittsburgh, Austin Peay, South Dakota State and UNI...had single tackles against Indiana State and Missouri State...played 162 snaps on defense with a high of 24 plays versus Illinois State...a valuable member of special teams, had 155 snaps on the units...that number was second most on the team...played 53 on punts, 49 on kickoffs and 41 on kickoff returns...earned his first letter.
2008 (R-Freshman): Played in four games as a member of special teams and reserve on defense...credited with three tackles...had stops against North Dakota State, Central State and Liberty...also played against Southern Utah...suffered a season-ending injury against the Thunderbirds...credited with nine snaps played on defense by coaching staff...named defensive scout team player of the week versus Liberty...received Derek Pixley Hit of the Game against the Flames.
2007 (Freshman): Redshirted...scout team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Indiana State...scout team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Southern Illinois.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, was a first-team All-Ohio Division V selection as a linebacker...first-team all-district, all-conference and all-county selection...played in the Penn-Ohio Classic All-Star Football Game...also played in the Ohio North-South Classic...South Range was 12-1 losing to Warren JFK in regional finals...as a junior was an honorable-mention All-Ohio selection...was a first-team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District, All-Inter County League and All-Quad County selection...had 22 catches for 425 yards...had four interceptions for 58 yards and returned two for touchdowns...blocked two punts and recovered two fumbles...South Ranges finished 13-1 losing in state semifinals to eventual state champion Hamler Patrick Henry...as a sophomore was an honorable-mention ICL pick...was a four-year letterwinner...played linebacker, wide receiver and running back...coach was Dan Yeagley...also played basketball and competed in track and field...was a three-time first-team All-Ohio Division III selection in track...member of the honor roll.
PERSONAL: Parents are Brenda and Dave Rach...has two brothers (Ryan and Tyler)...born Jan. 31, 1989...major is secondary education.
