John Carroll University Athletics

Versatility was his calling card in high school as he played tight end, wide receiver, and fullback ... That trends appeares to have continued in college as well, as his size and catching ability make him an ideal tight end.

2013
Third on the team with 34 receptions ... Finished with 399 yards and four touchdowns ... Found plenty of room to roam in win over Heidelberg catching a game-high nine receptions for 80 yards (11/9/13) ... Made most of opportunity against Muskingum scoring touchdowns on both catches (10/19/13) ... Turned three catches into 46 yards at Ohio Northern (10/26/13) ... Caught two passes for 40 yards including 29-yarder in season-opener (9/7/13) ... Feasted on Crusader defenders for four catches for 56 yards (10/5/13) ... Added seven receptions for 74 yards and two touchdowns at Mount Union (11/16/13).

2012
Caught his first career pass against Capital (9/29/12).

2011
Dressed a handful of times at varsity but did most of his work for the junior varsity as a freshman.

High School
Two-year starter at tight end for Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius ... 2010 team captain ... Was part of the Wildcats’ 2008 Division I State Championship team ... Played for head coach Chuck Kyle ... Also played basketball ... 3.2 GPA in high school, where he earned First and Second Honors ... Active in Labre and Youth Group.

Academics & Personal
Caught a touchdown pass as part of an 81-7 Blue Streak victory over the Pesaro Angels when JCU played an exhibition football game in Italy last spring (5/20/14) ... Majoring in Finance at JCU ... Owns a 3.2 GPA and is a Dean’s List student ... Interned at UBS Financial Services ... Son of Mark and Robin Strippy.