2007In his rookie season, originally signed by New England as an undrafted rookie free agent and was waived at the end of training camp…Signed by New England to the practice squad on Sept. 26…Spent two weeks with the Patriots’ practice squad before being waived on Oct. 9. College HighlightsAs a senior in 2006, started 11 of 12 games and posted 30 tackles, including 7 TFL, 2 sacks and 6 QB pressures…As a junior in 2005, started 10 of 11 games and added 25 tackles, 5 TFL and 2 QB pressures…As a sophomore in 2004, gained second team All-WAC honors and started all 12 games with 40 tackles, 12 TFL, 2.5 sacks…As a freshman in 2003, tallied 14 tackles, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack and 2 QB pressures. PersonalBorn Zachary Alex West on April 27, 1984 in Ocala, Fla...First team all-area defensive end at St. John Lutheran High School in Ocala, Fla…Also chosen team lineman of the year after totaling 80 tackles, 30 TFL and 5 sacks his senior year…Played offensive tackle and defensive end his sophomore and senior years, and offensive guard and defensive end his junior year…Three-year varsity letter winner…Threw the discus and shot put for the track team…Sociology major at UTEP.
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