47   Rob Sterling
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Lansing, IL High School: T.F. South Height / Weight: 5-10 / 231 Position: FB Experience: 1L

2011: Saw action in 10 games and started at fullback at Buffalo (10-22). Played primarily on special teams, specifically on the kickoff coverage and return units. Posted a special teams tackle against Western Michigan (10-15).

High School: Three-time varsity letterwinner. Named team captain in each of his three seasons. Honored as team MVP his junior and senior years. Finished his career with 309 tackles including 212 solo tackles, 16 forced fumbles, and seven blocked kicks. Three-time first team all-conference honoree. Earned first team all-area honors all three seasons. Given IHSA All-State honors following his senior campaign. Also honored as an Northwest Indiana Times All-Decade linebacker. Named Old Spice Player of the Year his senior season. Also honored as NWI Defensive Player of the Year following his senior year in which he finished with 115 tackles, 80 solo, and six forced fumbles. Helped lead team to a conference championship his sophomore season. Earned honor roll with distinction every semester at T.F. South High School.

Personal: Born October 26, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. Son of Richard Sterling and Candace Capolillo. Plans to be an engineering major. Admires Lance Briggs.