Alex Kaufman Class: Senior Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio High School: Lakota West Height / Weight: 6-2 / 222 Position: Linebacker

SCOUTING REPORT: He earned his first varsity letter at Miami in 2009 ... will challenge for playing time at linebacker and with special teams.

2009: Played in seven games during the season, mostly with Miami's special teams.

2008: Saw action in four games, collecting at least one tackle three times ... he notched two solo tackles in the season finale vs. Ohio.

2007: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: As senior, he recorded 80 tackles, including 20 TFLs and 15 sacks ... named Butler County Defensive Player of the Year ... first-team all-conference, all-city and all-county ... played in Ohio's North-South All-Star Game ... played basketball ... coached by Larry Cox.

PERSONAL: Born October 21, 1988 ... son of Joseph and Laurie Kaufman ... Alex earned the rank of Eagle Scout ... majoring in mechanical engineering, averaging 3.0+ in the classroom.