Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2017: Started in all 14 games at linebacker for the Mavericks…Finished fourth on the team in tackles with 42…Recovered one fumble and forced two fumbles…Named to the All-NSIC First Team and to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Second Team…Tallied a season-high 11 tackles against CSU-Pueblo in the first round of the NCAA Tournament…Also posted seven tackles against Minnesota Crookston and Winona State…Received a Don Hansen All-American Honorable Mention.

2016: Played in 10 games for the Mavericks…Tallied 41 tackles and an interception…Defended two passes…Notched a season-high 13 tackles against Sioux Falls.

2015: Played in 12 games for the Mavericks, including a start against Emporia State in the NCAA Tournament…Finished season with 30 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss…Notched a season-high seven tackles against Wayne State.

2014: Played in 13 games for MSU…Tallied 20 tackles and defended a pass…Recorded a season-high seven tackles against Minot State…Tallied multiple tackles in five games.

2013: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year starter and letterwinner out of Crystal Lake South High School…Served as a linebacker, tight end, safety and quarterback…Played three seasons of basketball as a forward…Helped team to three straight appearances in the IHSA playoffs, including two Fox Valley Conference championships his sophomore and junior seasons…Posted 52 tackles, one sack and an interception returned for a touchdown senior season…Named all-area, all-conference and All-State Academic senior season…Named team captain and team’s Defensive MVP senior season.

Personal: Son of John and Susan Chrystal…Born July 17, 1994…Currently undecided on a major.