Bentley University

Senior defensive lineman from Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. who is majoring in management … very good student ... one of four players from New York on this year’s roster.

Career: Entering this season, had appeared in six games with six tackles and 0.5 tackles for losses.

2022: Did not see any game action … received Northeast-10 Academic Distinction recognition following both semesters.

2021: Appeared in six games … was in on six tackles, including a season-best three against Franklin Pierce Oct. 30 … collegiate debut came Oct. 2 at Saint Anselm.

2020: Bentley did not compete in any games.

Before Bentley: 2020 graduate of Dobbs Ferry High School where he was the football team captain as a senior ... recipient of numerous honors, including first-team New York State Sportswriters Association All-State, Class C/D Lineman of the Year, Most Outstanding Lineman, All-Section, All-Conference and All-League ... helped Dobbs Ferry to the 2019 section championship game, the 2018 state championship game and the Section 1 championship in both 20­­16 and 2018 ... National Football Foundation Westchester Chapter honorable mention Golden Dozen scholar-athlete team.
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Personal: Age as of Sept. 1: 21 ... son of Susan Hemsley and John Palicz ... has one brother, John (24) ... has volunteered as a camp counselor.