Ricardo Dacosta Class: Senior Hometown: Bronx, N.Y. High School: DeWitt Clinton HS Last College: Erie Community College Height / Weight: 6-2 / 250 Position: Defensive Lineman Experience: SQ

A third-year player who will provide depth along the defensive line ... worked at LEO during the spring.

As a Junior (2007): Did not see game action ... named defensive scout team player of the week leading up to the Wake Forest game.

As a Sophomore (2006): Did not see game action.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2005 at Erie Community College): Saw action along the defensive line in 14 games ... blocked two FGs, including a game-winning attempt.

As a Freshman (2004 at Erie Community College): Redshirted.

At DeWitt Clinton High School: An All-Burrough defensive lineman ... tallied 12 sacks as a senior ... coached by Ed Guardia.

Personal: Mother is Jacqueline Goldson ... has two siblings, Sean (8) and Samantha (12) ... an economics major ... graduated from Erie C.C. with honors.