2008: Saw action in five games for Valpo as a rookie ... made collegiate debut against Saint Francis (Ill.) ... made three tackles, including a sack, at Morehead State ... registered a stop against Jacksonville ... also played on the Crusaders’ reserve team ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Dayton game.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Sharks ... named  Defensive Most Valuable Player as a junior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and weight lifting.

Personal: Chris is the son of Ron and Maureen Lyda ... major is civil engineering ... born January 25, 1990.