A.J. Vassar Class: Senior Hometown: Alton, Ill. High School: Alton Height / Weight: 6-3 / 250 Position: Defensive End Birthdate: 02/15/1982

Transfer from Illinois College … saw action at defensive end last season...redshirted in 2002 … tough player who has moved up on the depth chart … goes to fall drills as a backup at defensive end.

2003: Backup at defensive end...nine tackles including five unassisted stops.

2002: Redshirted

2001: All-conference … defensive player of the year … most valuable player at Illinois College

PREP: All-conference … defensive player of the year and MVP at Alton High School … also a member of the track team.

PERSONAL: Born 2-15-82 … son of Patricia J. Perkins … undecided on college major.