Western Illinois University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2010): Registered six tackles in the win over Valparaiso, including two for a loss, forced a fumble and broke up a pass... second on the team making nine tackles (a personal-high) in the victory over Sam Houston State... made a tackle for loss and forced a fumble in the win over Indiana State... solo tackle at South Dakota State... also saw action on special teams at North Dakota State, versus Youngstown State and at Missouri State... assisted on a tackle against Illinois State... two tackles against UNI... solo tackle in the win at Coastal Carolina... assisted tackle at Appalachian State.

FRESHMAN (2009): Played in six straight games during the middle of the season... assisted tackle in his debut against Stephen F. Austin... solo stop against Southern Illinois.

HIGH SCHOOL: Led Benton Central HS with 66 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss and one sack his senior year... forced four fumbles, blocked three kicks and broke up six passes... selected to the Indiana scout.com team... twice earned All-Conference, All-Area and All-State teams.

PERSONAL: Born January 15, 1990 in West Lafayette, Indiana... No. 1 sports highlight was beating high school rival Central Catholic... his family has been a major influence, "Football has been a big part of my family for as long as I can remember."... most admires his brother Scott, who played football at Hanover College and in the Arena League for Quad City, Louisville and Green Bay, "He has helped me out tremendously."... enjoys golf and camping... favorite professional teams are the Indianapolis Colts and New York Yankees... son of Dave and Kim Power.

MAJOR: Manufacturing Engineering Technology