Erick Baumberger

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
5-11
Weight:
205
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Springfield, Ill.
High School:
Springfield Southeast

2008: Walked-on ... redshirted ... Southeast Scholar Athlete.

Prep: All-conference selection for Springfield Southeast High School in Springfield, Ill. ... team captain ... played fullback and linebacker ... coached by Jeff Thomas ... also wrestled and powerlifted ... academic all-conference selection.

Personal: Born 12-15-89 ... son of Pamela and Austin Dearing ... majoring in Wildlife Biology & Conservation ... aspires to become a park ranger ... enjoys skateboarding, pottery, fishing and hunting ... favorite NFL player is Wes Welker ... would most like to meet Brett Favre ... favorite singer is Tim McGraw ... chose Southeast because of the chance to play football and the availability of his academic major.