Played in 35 games in four seasons at Ohio and totaled 53 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two sacks … Started nine games as a senior and finished with 33 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery … Named honorable-mention All-Big Ten … Redshirted as a freshman … Earned bachelor’s degree in March 2009.
Played at Archbishop Rummel High (Metairie, La.) … Had 11 sacks as a senior along with two INTs and led team to state playoffs … Started in the U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio … Ranked among top 10 DT prospects in the nation.
Single … Son of Younes and Izzieh Abdallah … Family’s home in Metairie was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, forcing the family to move to Columbus with few belongings. His mother, father and three siblings lived together in Columbus in his apartment before they returned to Louisiana in April 2006 … His parents have since returned to their native Palestine … Full name: Nader Abdallah …