Southwestern Oklahoma State Athletics

2012 (Redshirt Junior): Started all ten games last season on the Bulldogs’ defensive line…Ranked sixth on the team in tackles with 48 (20 unassisted, 28 assisted)…Team leader in sacks with 6.0 and third on the team with 9.5 tackles for loss…Also recorded three quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one blocked kick…Recorded 3.0 sacks against Southern Arkansas in week three before tallying a season-high seven tackles the next week against Henderson State…Blocked a punt against Southern Nazarene and forced a fumble at Harding…Earned first SWOSU letter.
 
2011 (Redshirt): Played in two games before a hand injury ended his season, causing him to take a medical redshirt.
 
San Bernardino CC: Played two years at San Bernardino Valley where he was a unanimous first team all-Mountain Conference selection for his role in leading the state in tackles. …Had 26 solo tackles, assisted on 82 others, equaling 108 total tackles at SBVC…Also had 5.5 tackles for loss totaling 11 yards, one interception, three broken up passes, recovered two fumbles, had one forced fumble, and one blocked kick.
 
Rim of the World HS: Team captain who played tight end and linebacker…Caught 20 passes for 500 yards and 12 touchdowns…Had 70 tackles and 15 sacks and was named to the all-conference team.
 
Personal: Parents are Tom and Diane O’Brien…Has three brothers, Joe, Tom and Boomer, and one sister, Anna…Majoring in communications.