Worth Noting
● Returning starter at fullback
● Has played in 29 consecutive games entering 2012
● Earned his second varsity letter as a junior in 2011
● Originally recruited to play linebacker before moving to fullback
● Physical student-athlete that specializes in short-yardage situations
● Provides additional help with a punishing ability to block
● Key component on special teams in his first two seasons
● Owns five rushes (24 yards) and three receptions (24 yards) in his career
2011 Highlights (Junior)
● Competed in all 11 games for the second straight season
● Contributed 60 all-purpose yards
● Posted five rushes for 24 yards as well as three receptions for 24 yards
● Tallied his season-best rush (nine yards) in a Homecoming victory over Saint Francis (10/8)
● Snared his first-career reception, an eight-yard catch in the red zone, at Morgan State (9/17)
● Tallied a season-high 19 all-purpose yards vs. Sacred Heart (10/29)
● Served as the offensive captain @ Albany (10/15)
● Registered a season-best reception (nine yards) in a Homecoming victory over Saint Francis (10/8)
● Notched his first-career rush at Morgan State (9/17)
● Made a solo tackle on punt coverage at Morgan State (9/17)
2010 Highlights (Sophomore)
● Played in all 11 games
● Did not post a rushing attempt
● Recorded one kick return for 12 yards in a 34-11 win over Duquesne (10/30)
2009 Highlights (Freshman)
● Appeared in seven games, mostly on special teams
● Did not post a rushing attempt
● Posted a solo tackle in a 23-9 victory @ Monmouth (11/21) in the season finale
High School Highlights
● Three-year letterwinner at Austintown-Fitch
● Earned All-Northeast Ohio and All-Federal League honors in both 2007 and 2008
Personal
● Born June 21, 1990
● Son of Jeff and Lisa Groat
● Has two sisters, Megan and Lyndsay, and one brother, Jeff
● Major is marketing
