A hard-nosed third-year defensive lineman ... expected to be a key performer at either nose tackle or defensive tackle ... coming off an exceptional spring when he was among the top defensive players. As a Redshirt Freshman (2009): Played in five games as a reserve defensive tackle ... broke his right foot in preseason camp and missed the first six games of the season ... saw time vs. Virginia (10/17), Duke (10/24), NC State (11/7), Virginia Tech (11/14) and BC (11/28) ... assisted on a tackle vs. the Eagles. As a Freshman (2008): Redshirt season ... orginially signed with the Terps in 2007, but did not matriculate until January ... took part in spring practice. At Christian Brothers Academy: A three-year letterwinner at defensive tackle ... second team all-state selection and Section II Player of the Year his senior year, when he was team captain ... ranked by SuperPrep as the No. 10 prospect in the state of New York ... recorded 68 tackles in 2006 and 78 in his junior year ... was first team all-section his junior year and second team all-section in his sophomore campaign ... also considered Boston College, Connecticut, and Penn State ... coached by Jim Smith. Personal: Parents are Paul and Joney Vellano ... father was a UPI second team All-American (1973) and two-time All-ACC selection (1972-73) at defensive tackle for Maryland ... brother, Paul, played football at Rhode Island (2006-09) ... member of National Honor Society ... enjoys boating in his spare time ... a family science major.
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