2022: Made 12 appearances.
2021: Played in seven games for the Bobcats… Recorded seven tackles and one half sack.
2020: Played in two games for the Bobcats… Made two tackles (one solo, one assist) against Bowling Green (Nov. 28).
2019: Played in all 13 games ... Finished with two tackles, including a solo stop.
2018: Played in three games ... Made collegiate debut in a 52-14 victory over Ball State (Oct. 25) ... Saw action in a 27-0 win over San Diego State (Dec. 19) in the DXL Frisco Bowl.
Prior to Ohio: Played tight end, defensive end, wide receiver, long snapper and linebacker at Norris High School in Lincoln, Neb. Had 160 career tackles, 14 pass breakups, 13 sacks and three blocked kicks. Also had 434 career receiving yards and six touchdowns. Was named All-State Class B, All-State honorable mention, All-Conference, All-District and Super State Second Team.
Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1999 ... Son of Jennifer and Brenden Stai ... Majoring in sport management ... Also lettered four years in track and field, two years in basketball and one year in wrestling ... His Dad played football at Nebraska, and was on staff with Coach Solich and spent eight years in the NFL including five with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Career Highs
Total Tackles: 2 (twice, last: Bowling Green; Nov. 28, 2020)
Solo Tackles: 1 (twice, last: Bowling Green; Nov. 28, 2020)
Assisted Tackles: 1 (twice, last: Bowling Green; Nov. 28, 2020)