Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Has missed parts of the last two season with injuries back to full health this fall … has appeared in 14 games making 12 starts recording 36 tackles with nine for loss with 4.5 sacks.

In 2012: Missed the entire season with an injury and sat out the following spring practice.

In 2011: Appeared in two games making one start before missing the season with an injury receiving a medical redshirt … finished the season with three tackles with two tackles for loss and a sack …named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

In 2010: Recorded 33 tackles with seven tackles for loss for 28 yards while tying for the team lead with 3.5 sacks … tallied a season-high five tackles against Missouri Western and Nebraska Omaha … had three tackles for loss for 13 yards and 1.5 sacks for nine yards while recovering a fumble for a touchdown against Missouri Western …also recorded a forced fumble against the Griffons … named the Ichabods defensive lineman of the game against Abilene Christian.

Background: A transfer from Western Illinois … played in all 11 games starting two as a sophomore … recorded a season-high three tackles against Missouri State … recorded an 8-yard sack at Missouri State and an 11-yard sack the following week at Indiana State … finished with 14 tackles and 2.0 sacks … as a freshman he appeared in seven games on special teams and as a backup defensive lineman … collected six tackles... had three tackles and a tackle for loss against Indiana State … one of just four true freshmen to earn a letter … at Lawton High School, he was named the district’s defensive player of the year earning first-team all-state honors in class 6A … led the entire state with 13 sacks as a defensive end … tallied 84 tackles in 2007 … also started at tight end, catching 11 passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns … led his team to a 2007 playoff berth … selected to play in the Southwest Senior Bowl … earned a 13-5 record in wrestling.

Personal: Son of Rodney McCants and Janna Helmick … majoring in law enforcement.