Bryant University

As a senior: A key member of the offensive line, appeared in and started all 12 games at right guard during his final season in Smithfield ... Named Second Team All-NEC ... Helped the Bulldogs average 336 yards of total offense per game.

As a junior: Emerged as a stalwart on the offensive line, starting all 10 games he appeared in during his junior season ... Started all 10 games as the team's right guard ... Helped the Bulldogs set a program-record with over 218 passing yards per game.

As a sophomore: Appeared in two games for the Black and Gold.

Before Bryant: Defensive end for coach Jeff Cormier ... Team went 25-1 over the past two seasons and won back-to-back Massachusetts Division 2 Super Bowl titles in 2008 and 2009 ... Team went 13-0 as a senior ... Earned varsity letters in football and track ... Named to Massachusetts Super 26 All-State Team ... Worcester Telegram & Gazette Central Mass Defensive Player of the Year ... Named Southern Worcester County League Defensive MVP ... Southern Worcester County All-Star selection as a junior ... Holds the school discus record and was a state finalist in the discus as a member of the track team ... Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Doug and Lisa Flink ... Born May 15, 1992 in Worcester, Mass. ... Has one brother, Dan.