Junior College

Was named team Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2006...Was an all-conference selection as a sophomore in helping team to co-championship...Played both ways as a linebacker and as a tight end.

High School

A graduate of Palma High School in Salinas, Calif....Lettered three years in football and once in basketball...Played with Nevada running back Luke Lippincott in high school.

Personal

Born Jacob John Farotte on July 30, 1986 in San Jose, Calif....Son of Sue and Greg Farotte...Is majoring in journalism and wants to be a sports journalist...Has younger brothers Conner and Cole...Father played football at Fresno State.