University of North Dakota Athletics

Makes the transition from nose guard to left defensive end.

2008 (Junior): Appeared in and started all 10 games as a defensive lineman ... Ended the season with 17 tackles (11 solo) and one pass breakup ...  Landed at least one tackle in all but two games ... Registered his first collegiate pass breakup at Idaho State (Sept. 18) ... Enjoyed three games with a one-yard tackle for loss ... Recipient of the 2008 Athletics Director Award of Merit ... Earned third letter.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games and made the first nine starts of his career ... Registered a career-high 31 tackles (13 solo) ... Made a season-high six tackles (all assisted) in NCAA second round playoff game at Grand Valley State (Nov. 24) ... Enjoyed five games with at least five tackles ... Twice registered a career-high four solo tackles (Sept. 15 vs. Central Washington & Oct. 13 vs. Nebraska-Omaha) ... Earned second letter.

2006 (Freshman): Appeared in all 12 games ... Made eight tackles (seven solo) ... Recorded his first career sack in the first round of the NCAA playoffs against Winona State (Nov. 18) ... Earned first letter.

2005: Redshirt season.

Before UND: A 2005 graduate of Menomonie High School ... Named to 2004 all-state first team ... The 2004 Big Rivers Conference Lineman of the Year ... A 2004 All-Northwest Region first team pick ... A first team all-state pick as a junior in 2003 ... Had 17 quarterback sacks over his final two years ... Had 13 tackles-for-loss as a senior ... Led team to a three-year record of 38-2 ... Member of 2002 state champion team and 2003 state runner-up ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Also competed in basketball.

Personal: Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Son of Sharon Wayne and Terry and April Wayne.