2011: Played in eight games, seeing action primarily on special teams. ... Returned two kickoffs for seven yards. ... Registered two assisted tackles.

Prior to Marist: Played four years of high school football. ... Was a three-year starter and two-year captain. ... Helped team win the NYCHSFL AA championship. ... Was a two-year All-League selection who was also named NYC All-Borough. ... Selected to play in the 2011 Upstate-Downstate All-Star Game. ... Also played three years of baseball and three years of basketball. ... An Honor Roll student.

General: The son of Vincent and JoAnne Cotrone. ... Enjoys reading and traveling.