P.J. Shirdan

Height:
6-1
Weight:
190
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Drexel Hill, Pa.
High School:
Msgr. Bonner HS

Adds depth at the free safety position … sustained a right knee injury that forced him to miss his first season … had surgery during the fall and re-injured it in the spring … looks to work his way back into the mix by the beginning of preseason practice … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta.

2007 (Fr.): Forced to sit out the entire season with a knee injury.

Prep: Athletic safety who played for Coach Jim Burner at Monsignor Bonner High in the Philadelphia Catholic League ... missed senior campaign with a knee injury ... finished with 96 tackles, three interceptions and a safety as a junior ... honorable mention all-Catholic League ... also an all-state indoor and outdoor track performer.

Personal: Birthday is Dec. 29 … son of Phillip and Taraya Shirdan ... one of four children … majoring in sport management.