Alex Stewart Class: RS Junior Hometown: Westerville, OH High School: St. Francis De Sales Height / Weight: 6-2 / 264 Position: Defensive Line

SCOUTING REPORT: Earned first varsity letter in 2007 ... will battle Sean Redwine for starting duty at left defensive tackle ... a very smart player, but coaches say he must get stronger ... with experience, he could become an exceptional pass rusher.

2007: Played in nine games for Miami, earning starting duties in games four through nine ... totaled 21 tackles, including one quarterback sack and one other tackle for loss ... had six tackles at Kent State in a big RedHawk win, including one TFL ... recorded five tackles at Colorado.

2006: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterwinner as a defensive lineman and tight end for St. Francis De Sales ... helped the Stallions to a state runner-up finish as a senior ... two-time All-Ohio pick who earned first-team honors as a senior ... two-time first-team Ohio Central All-District selection ... also lettered two seasons on the wrestling team ... coached by Bob Jacoby.

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Amy Welsh ... majoring in accountancy.