2014: Became a key contributor for the AU defense as a sophomore, finishing third on the team in total tackles (62)...Added 8 1/2 tackles for loss and three sacks...In a three-game stretch in the middle of the season (Weeks 5-7), recorded 28 total tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and 4 1/2 tackles for loss...Earned a spot on the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football All-Academic Team (cumulative grade-point average of 3.00-3.49).

2013: Saw significant time as a freshman backup, playing in nine games...Finished with 11 total tackles (four unassisted and seven assists)...Had season-high seven total tackles at Lake Erie (Oct. 5).

High School: Was named first-team All-Ohio, all-district and all-conference in 2012...Lettered four times apiece in football and basketball...Led Streetsboro to league title in basketball.

Personal: Son of Bob and Bridget Gency...Brother, Ben, plays basketball at AU.