HIGH SCHOOL: Special Mention All-Ohio Division II selection as a senior...first-team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District Division II pick...a first-team all-conference selection...played safety fo the Cardinals...earned team’s defensive back award...Cardinals were 7-3 in 2008...Canfield was 10-2 reaching regional semifinals in 2007...Cardinals won MAC championship last three years...coach was Mike Pavlansky...also played basketball...made the honor roll.

PERSONAL: Parents are Melissa and Don Rich...has a sister (Alyssa)...born June 25, 1990...academic interest is marketing.