| 2006: Started all 14 games, first four at linebacker and last 10 at defensive end ... averaged 1.07 tackles for loss per game which ranked ninth in Big Ten ... second on team with 15.0 tackles for loss, tied for second with 6.0 sacks (also Ryan Baker) and six pass breakups (also Anthony Spencer), and third with 84 tackles (51 solo, 33 assists) ... had two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception ... came up with first career interception to go with seven tackles, including 2.0 for loss, vs. Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 9.
2005: Appeared in 10 games, including four starts ... had 33 tackles (21 solo, 12 assists), including 2.5 for loss.
2004: Appeared in all 12 games, including four starts ... started last four games following injury to Bobby Iwuchukwu ... had 36 tackles (23 solo, 13 assists), including 3.0 for loss and 0.5 sacks, with one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
High School: Second team all-state as defensive end as senior after recording 80 tackles, including 11 for loss and nine sacks, with four pass breakups ... team went 11-2 ... all-conference selection his junior year ... coach was James Reape ... also participated in basketball, track and field and weightlifting.
Personal: Clifford Samuel Avril ... born April 8, 1986 ... retail management major ... enjoys playing basketball. |
