Claudio Pinto

Started every game along Rochester's defensive line as a junior...Accumulated 38 tackles (13 solo), 4.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, three fumble recovered and two quarterback hits...Three fumble recovered ranked sixth in NCAA Division III and tied for the fourth-most in a single season in program history...Also finished tied for ninth in the Liberty League in sacks...Opened the year with 0.5 a sack and 0.5 a tackle for a loss against Olivet on Sept. 6...Recovered a fumble in three-straight contests against Ithaca on Oct. 4, Hilbert on Oct. 11 and at Buffalo St. on Oct. 25...Added five tackles, a tackle for a loss and a sack against the Bengals on Oct. 25...Was a disruptive force against Hobart on Nov. 1, recording a season-high 10 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks. Sophomore appeared in all 11 games for the Yellowjackets, making one start...Totaled 25 tackles (11 solo), 1.5 tackles for a loss, 1.0 sack, two quarterback hits and a forced fumble...Forced a fumble and made two tackles in Rochester's season-opener at Olivet...Season-high four tackles in wins at Alfred St. and at home vs. RPI and St. Lawrence...Started and added tackle for a loss and a half sack vs. the Saints on Oct. 26...Made two tackles and a quarterback hit in the ECAC Clayton Chapman Bowl at SUNY Brockport on Nov. 23. First-year defensive lineman played in nine games...Ended the year with four tackles (two solo). Attended Chaminade HS...Played football (defensive end) and wrestled for the Flyers...Served as wrestling team captain.