Villanova University

Darren Lenz Class: Senior Hometown: Seattle, Wash. High School: Seattle Prep Height / Weight: 6-6 / 255 Position: DE Birthdate: 01/04/1978

VILLANOVA

2000: Elected tri-captain by his teammates; Will start at defensive end; Hard worker who is dedicated to the game.

1999: Started all 11 games and had 33 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, three pass break-ups and one forced fumble; Made one solo and two assisted tackles in season opener at Air Force; Tallied three tackles in road win at Richmond; Recorded two solo tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in triple overtime win at Connecticut; Made three assisted tackles, one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery at William & Mary; Amassed two tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss versus Northeastern; Had one solo tackle against Youngstown State and Delaware.

1998: Recorded seven tackles and one quarterback hurry.

1997: Redshirted.

1996: Saw playing time as a back-up.

SEATTLE PREP HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 1995, was an All-Conference defensive end and defensive tackle selection; In 1995, also selected to the All-State West team and named Most Valuable Defensive Player at the University of Idaho Football Camp; Lettered three years in football, two years in basketball, and one year in track; Was named 1995 All-Conference Honorable Mention in basketball.

PERSONAL: Communications major; Younger of two children of Cliff and Lana Rae Lenz; Grandfather, Clifford A. Lenz, Sr., was an All-American running back for Navy (‘41); Born 1/4/78 in Seattle, Washington.