Bentley University

Senior defensive lineman who is majoring in corporate finance and accounting … one of two 300-pounders on the roster … played in 28 of 31 games during his first three collegiate seasons.

2018: Saw action in nine games and made six starts on the d-line … 16 tackles included seven solos, 2.5 tackles for losses and 1.5 sacks … season-high five tackles Oct. 20 vs. Stonehill … had a sack against Assumption Nov. 3.

2017: Appeared in nine games … started Bentley’s first five games at nose tackle … was in on 21 tackles, including 1.5 for losses … that included a sack at Merrimack Sept. 16 … had a career best six stops against the Warriors … five tackles against Southern Connecticut Oct. 28.

2016: Saw action in ten of 11 games during his rookie season … was in on eight tackles, including five solo stops … two tackles against both Pace Oct. 1 and Stonehill Nov. 12 … also credited with a quarterback hurry in the Pace game.

Before Bentley: 2016 graduate of Marian High School where he was a two-year captain of the football team … four-time Catholic Central Small League all-star … league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2015 … team MVP in 2013 … team Rookie of the Year in 2012 … 2015 MIAA Student-Athlete Citizenship award … two-time All-MetroWest Daily News second team … received School Spirit and Principal awards … National Honor Society.

Personal: Age as of Sept. 1: 22 … son of Patrick and Mary Jane Damata … has volunteered with Framingham Youth Football and the Bethany Nursing Home for retired sisters, as well as Team Impact and Be The Match.

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