SMSU Athletics

CAREER STATISTICS

2009: Played in all 11 games with five starts ... moved from linebacker to defensive line ... finished with 23 tackles ... tied for second on the team with 6.5 tackles for loss ... tied for third on the squad with three sacks ... season-high six tackles vs. Minnesota State.

2008: Played in five games ... recorded five tackles and had one fumble return of seven yards.

2007: Played in all 11 games while making nine starts ... recorded 55 tackles that ranked fifth on the team ... also had 2.5 tackles for a loss ... had one interception and one forced fumble ... had nine tackles vs. Mary along with one interception ... also had nine tackles vs. Upper Iowa.

2006: Sat out season as a redshirt ... named scout defensive player of the week against South Dakota Tech.

High School: 2006 graduate of Anoka HS ... played for coach Jeff Buerkle ... finished his senior season with 80 tackles, two sacks and three blocked field goals ... recorded season-high 20 tackles in game versus Maple Grove.

Personal: Son of Bob and Deb Slinkman ... born Mar. 23, 1988 ... justice administration major.