Tom Teel Class: Sophomore Hometown: Dumont, N.J. High School: Dumont Height / Weight: 5-10 / 205 Position: DB Birthdate: 10/19/1987

VILLANOVA: Hard worker who will fight for playing time at safety; Possesses good football instincts.

2006: Redshirted.

Dumont High School: Lettered in football, baseball and track; 2004 and 2005 Team MVP; Two-time first team all-league and all-group running back; Selected for the Super 100 All-State Football Team by the New Jersey Football Coaches' Association; Totaled 2,600 yards and 43 touchdowns during his high school career; Averaged nine yards per carry; First player in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards in two seasons.

Personal: Liberal Arts major; Born 10/19/87 in Westwood, N.J.; Younger of two children of Tom and Daureen Teel; Has an older sister, Nicole (22).