Miami Redhawks

SCOUTING REPORT: Aims for his third varsity letter during his final season ... facing a battle to be one of the five defensive tackles who[apos]ll travel. 2009: He missed the last 10 games of the season due to a medical condition ... recorded single tackles in games vs. Kentucky and at Western Michigan. 2008: Played in 11 of Miami[apos]s 12 games ... was the starter at left tackle for the games against Charleston Southern, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green and Ohio ... recorded season-high three tackles against Temple. 2007: Appeared in 10 games ... recorded five tackles, including three solos at Colorado. 2006: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered two seasons as a defensive end and tackle, serving as team captain during his senior season ... senior year was cut short due a broken foot ... first-team all-conference as a senior ... selected to compete in Ohio[apos]s North-South All-Star Game ... coached by Jeff Hood, the brother of former Miami defensive coordinator Jay Hood. PERSONAL: Born January 26, 1988 ... son of Paul and Laurel Svabik ... majoring in family studies.