2017: Did not see action in 2017.

2016: Played in seven games on special teams ... had a tackle in a 63-20 rout of Saint Anselm (Oct. 8) ... made a solo stop in a 22-7 victory against American International (Oct. 22).

2015: Did not see action.

2014: Red-shirt season.

Prior to LIU Post: Two-year varsity player at Wayne Hills High School ... 2013 Big North Conference Champion ... recipient of the 2012-13 Iron Patriot Award.

Personal: Oldest of two children to Jason and Mercedes DeGroat, with one younger sister ... enjoys lifting weights and playing basketball and football ... admires his father ... lists Tavon Austin as his favorite athlete ... has a 48-inch vertical leap ... aspires to work for the government ... majoring in criminal justice with a dual minor in health care administration and sports management.