University of North Dakota Athletics

Entering second season as UND’s starting weak side inside linebacker.

2005: Named to All-NCC Second Team ... Started all 13 games and finished third on the team with 55 total tackles ... Ranked fifth with 32 solo stops ... Recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown vs. Ferris State (Oct. 8), his second career score ... Had four tackles-for-loss, including a pair of sacks ... Forced a pair of fumbles and broke up three passes to go along with one interception ... Led the team with six tackles at Minnesota Duluth (Oct. 15) ... Earned third letter.

2004: Played in all 14 games and started the NCAA semi-final at Pittsburg State ... Tied for second on the team with four quarterback sacks ... Made 42 total tackles (23 solo) ... Recovered a team-high three fumbles and forced two others ... Had five tackles-for-loss and three quarterback hurries ... Had two sacks and recovered a fumble for a touchdown in UND’s 13-7 win at Augustana (Sept. 25) ... Had six tackles (two for loss), one sack and one forced fumble in NCAA quarterfinal against Grand Valley State (Nov. 27) ... Earned second letter.

2003: Appeared in all 14 games as a freshman ... Showed a knack for making big plays ... Recorded two sacks, three tackles for loss, three pass breakups, a sack, a fumble recovery and a fumble forced ... Totaled 37 tackles, including 24 solo ... Had a sack and two pass breakups in the national championship against Grand Valley State (Dec. 13) ... Recorded his first career interception at Minnesota State (Oct. 25).

2002: Redshirt season.

Before UND: As senior, named Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State, All-Southeast Region and all-district ... Two-time unanimous first team all-conference linebacker and tight end ... Team captain in 2001 ... Led team with 122 tackles (22 for loss) as senior and caught nine TDs as tight end ... Four-year starting catcher in baseball and team captain in 2001 and 2002 ... Honor student each high school semester.

Personal: Majoring in communication ... Born November 1, 1983 ... Son of Kevin and Susan Ullsperger.