Miami Redhawks

SCOUTING REPORT: A three-time letter winner at Miami ... enters fall drills as the top back-up to Martin Channels at nose tackle ... one of the team[apos]s strongest players, boasts a bench-press best of 410 pounds.

2008: Appeared in all 12 games, recording nine total tackles ... also had 0.5 tackles for loss ... chosen to start games vs. Kent State and Buffalo.

2007: Played in nine games ... earned starting assignments at Ball State and Minnesota ... had three tackles.

2006: Recorded 10 tackles in 10 games as a true freshman, including five stops against Western Michigan ... had three tackles for loss, including one QB sack ... stats also included one fumble recovery and one pass break-up.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner as a defensive lineman and tight end at Strongsville, serving as team captain in 2005 ... helped lead the Mustangs to a three-year record of 21-11 and two Pioneer Conference championships ... totaled 141 career tackles, including 16 TFLs and 13 QB sacks ... also lettered two years in ice hockey ... coached by Russ Jacques.

PERSONAL: Born February 19, 1987 ... son of Mark and Annice Paun ... majoring in history.