2010: Saw action in four games, all as a reserve ... finished with four tackles on the season ... recorded a tackle in the season opener against Central Missouri ... tallied a pair of stops at Indiana State ... posted a tackle in the Homecoming win over No. 14 North Dakota State.

2009: Played in seven games, all as a reserve ... posted seven tackles and recovered a fumble ... tallied three tackles at Illinois ... recorded two tackles and recovered a fumble against Austin Peay ... also added a tackle at North Dakota State and at Youngstown State.

2008: Saw action in eight games, all as a reserve ... recorded a career-high six tackles at Indiana State, which included a tackle-for-loss.

2007: Redshirted.

Proviso East HS: Posted 60 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... also forced two fumbles and broke up one pass ... caught three passes and scored a touchdown on offense ... honorable mention all-state selection and all-conference selection in final season ... had 50 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior ... coached by Aaron Peppers ... named to the honor roll and was an academic all-conference selection.

Personal: Born November 10, 1988, in Maywood, Ill. ... son of Barry and Blevise Sankey ... has an older brother, Chris ... major: recreation and park administration.

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