Damare'

Bear Bits: Returns as a starter at inside linebacker … he has natural ability and a high level of desire and tenacity … strong work ethic and a smart player … should contend for postseason accolades …

As a Sophomore in 2015: started in seven of eight games played … led the team with 66 tackles (30 solo) … added six tackles for a loss of 29 yards … 2.5 sacks … three pass breakups … finished with season-high 13 tackles against #25 Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 7) … had 11 stops at N.C. Central (Oct. 24) and nine against Savannah State (Oct. 10) …

As a Freshman in 2014: saw action in 11 games … posted 28 tackles (15 solo) with two tackles for loss … recorded a season-high eight tackles and had a tackle for loss against North Carolina Central (Oct. 18) …

High School: was a standout linebacker at Friendship Collegiate Academy … helped lead the Knights to an 8-4 record under coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim … selected 2013 Defensive Player of the Year … played in the Chesapeake Bowl … honor roll student …

Personal: son of Katrina Young and David Whitaker … born February 20, 1996 in Washington, D.C. … was also recruited by Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan and Ohio … architecture and engineering major… enjoys working out, shopping and playing football.