Returning letterwinner in defensive backfield who will challenge for a starting position.
2012 — Had seven solo tackles and a fumble recovery in win at Jacksonville.
- Posted three tackles (2 solo) in win versus Butler.
- Returned an interception for 20 yards and had four tackles (3 solo) in loss at Dayton.
- Finished with nine tackles (2 solo) in win versus Marist.
- Pulled in a 14-yard interception along with seven tackles (3 solo) in win at Valparaiso.
- Collected 11 tackles (5 solo) to lead team in win versus San Diego.
- Led team with 10 tackles (2 solo) in win at Campbell.
- Recorded six tackles (4 solo) and a forced fumble in win versus Morehead State.
- Had six tackles (2 solo) in loss at Indiana State.
2011 — Played in all 11 games posting 36 tackles (21 solo) and two interceptions returning one for a touchdown versus Valparaiso.
- Posted four tackles in win versus Jacksonville.
- Returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown along with three tackles in win versus Valparaiso.
- Recorded seven tackles including four solo in win at Morehead State.
- Led team with a career-high nine tackles (five solo) in win versus Campbell.
- Grabbed a 15-yard interception along with five tackles and a pass breakup in win at Butler.
- Collected three solo tackles in win versus Missouri S&T.
2010 — Played in three games as a reserve linebacker and made one solo tackle.
2009 — Redshirted.
Prep — Led Cary-Grove High School (Cary, Ill.) to four consecutive Fox Valley Conference football titles...senior captain who was named all-conference and all-area...had two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a punt return average of 35.6 yards in 2008...grabbed five interceptions as a junior.
Personal — Information systems and marketing major...named to 2009, '10 and '11 Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll...recipient of Drake Presidential Scholarship...son of Jeff and Patti Underwood...brother, Nick, is a Drake football teammate...born in February, 1991.
| Season |
Solo
Tackles |
Assisted
Tackles |
Tackles
for Loss |
Forced
Fumble |
Fumble
Recovery |
INT-Yds |
Sack/Yds |
| 2010 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2011 |
21 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2-80 |
0 |
| 2012 |
29 |
33 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2-34 |
0 |
| Total |
52 |
48 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4-114 |
0 |
Career Highs
Tackles: 11 versus San Diego (10/6/12)
Interception for Touchdown: 1 vs. Valparaiso (10/22/11)
