2007: Started nine of 11 games at defensive tackle for the Crusaders ... made a career-high six tackles, including three solos, against Morehead State ... made three stops at Marian (Ind.) ... finished the season with 4.5 tackles for loss, including two quarterback sacks.

2006: Started 10 games for the Brown and Gold ... registered a season-high four tackles at both Morehead State and San Diego ... recorded a pair of tackles for loss ... added a pass breakup against Trinity International.

2005: Appeared in six games as a freshman for Valpo ... recorded three tackles, including solos against San Diego and Drake.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Knights ... earned First Team All-Northern Light Railbelt Conference honors as an offensive lineman sophomore, junior, and senior seasons as well as junior and senior seasons as a defensive lineman ... earned First Team All-State honors as an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior.

Personal: Dominick is the son of Charlie and Louisa Bellotte ... major is mechanical engineering ... born January 30, 1987.