As a junior: Earned honorable mention all-MIAA after starting all 12 games at defensive end. Recorded 44 tackles with seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks ... had career-high nine tackles in win at Emporia State.

As a sophomore: Started every game at defensive end, recording 33 tackles, 10.5 for loss and three sacks ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for his work in the classroom.
At Southeast Missouri State: Saw action in eight games as a true freshman in 2008, recording seven tackles.

In high school: High School Head Coach: Chris Hentges – Earned first-team all-state at linebacker as a senior for Helias High School ... led his team to a district title going 10-1, and earning first-team all-district at both linebacker and tight end… A three-year letterman, he earned first-team all-district as well at linebacker as a junior ... led team with 86 tackles, including 14 tackles for losses as a senior ... registered five quarterback sacks and two interceptions in 2007 ... gained 347 rushing yards on 50 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per attempt ... caught 10 passes for 186 yards.

Personal: Construction management major ... son of Doug and Kimie Bax.