Bryant University

As a redshirt-sophomore: Saw action in five games in his third season with the Black and Gold ... One of many defensive backs that saw playing time this year, finishing with 15 tackles ... Registered a career-high five tackles against Wagner (Sept. 29) ... Finished with four tackles against Saint Francis (PA) (Sept. 8).

As a redshirt-freshman: Became a key member of the Bulldogs' special teams unit ... Competed in eight games and recorded six tackles on the season.

As a freshman: Did not see action.

Before Bryant:  Starting defensive back and linebacker for coach Clinton Alexander at Woodberry Forest prep in Virginia ... Had 55 total tackles as a senior, averaging 7.1 tackles per game ... Team went 8-1 in each of the last two seasons and won the Virginia Prep League championship both years ... Lettered in football, basketball and track and participated in junior varsity lacrosse as a freshman ... Magna Cum Laude National Latin I exam.  

Personal: Son of John and Janice Abutu ... Born August 8, 1992 in Meriden, Conn. ... One sister Jennie ... Intends to major in Business Finance at Bryant.