Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Returning to his starting left tackle position after starting previously at right tackle prior to his junior year … he has made 26 straight starts on the offensive line playing in 31 career games.

In 2010: Started all 12 games at left tackle en route to first team all-MIAA honors as well as second team Football Gazette all-region honors … named the Ichabods’ Dode Lesser Outstanding Offensive Lineman of the Year as well as to the MIAA’s Academic Honor Roll …named the Ichabods’ offensive lineman of the week five times during the season … helped the Ichabod offensive line finish ninth in the nation allowing one sack a game while finishing 10th in the nation in total offense, 17th in passing offense

In 2009: Earned second team all-MIAA honors after starting all 11 games at right tackle … received the Ichabods’ offensive lineman of the week four times during the season helping the Ichabods record school-bests in yards per rush while allowing only 11 sacks during the season … named to the MIAA’s Academic Honor Roll.

In 2008: Played in eight games as a true freshman making three starts at right tackle … earned honorable mention all-MIAA honors … named to the MIAA’s Academic Honor Roll … named the Ichabod offensive lineman of the week the last two weeks of the season.

Background: Listed among the area’s top 30 recruits by the St. Louis Post Dispatch … a three-year letterman … voted first team all-league as a senior … also received honorable mention all-metro honors and was named team captain … as a junior, earned second team all-conference honors … as a sophomore, was a starter on both offense and defense … recorded 46 tackles and five sacks as a senior … a two-time letterman in wrestling … an Eagle Scout.

Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990 … son of Tim and Margie Folkerts … majoring in business.