B.J. Welch

Height:
5-11
Weight:
205
Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Orlando, Fla.
High School:
Orangewood Christian
Position:
LB
Major:
Undeclared

2014 (Sophomore)

Played in nine games as a member of special teams and a reserve on defense...credited with eight total tackles, including five solo stops...had a high of three tackles against Saint Francis and Butler...against the Red Flash had three solo stops...in win over the Bulldogs had two solos and an assisted tackle...credited with assists at Missouri State and against South Dakota...earned his second letter.

2013 (Freshman)

Played in all 12 games as a reserve on defense and member of special teams...credited with 15 total tackles on the year, including nine solo stops...led the team with seven tackles on special teams...six came on kickoff returns...had a high of four tackles, including three solos against Duquesne...had three tackles at Michigan State and against Illinois State...forced a fumble on a punt at Michigan State that step up a touchdown...had single stops against Morehead State, North Dakota State and Dayton...earned his first letter.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played linebacker and running back...averaged 10 tackles per game as a WILL linebacker...played in the 14th annual Central Florida High School All-Star Game...coach was Bill Gierke...attended Apoka as a junior and sophomore...led the Blue Darters in tackles as a sophomore...was a two-year starter...also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Parents are Xavier Scott and Bryant Welch...has two sisters...academic interest is sports management...2014-15 recipient of the Ralph W. and Mary Louis Heberling Memorial Football Scholarship.