Chad saw action at both tight end and fullback during his Jackrabbit career ... also was a key contributor on special teams
2014: Was limited to five games ... did not register any offensive statistics, but was credited with four tackles, including two in home opener versus Cal Poly
2013: Played in all 14 games ... led team with nine tackles on special teams ... registered two tackles in a game three times — at North Dakota, versus Southeastern Louisiana and at Missouri State ... also forced a fumble versus Missouri State
2012: Saw action in all 13 games ... ranked third on team with seven special teams tackles ... recorded two tackles in Jackrabbit wins over South Dakota and Southeastern Louisiana
2011: Redshirted ... earned Scout Special Teams Player of Week recognition leading up to Hobo Day game against Southern Illinois
BEFORE SDSU: Excelled in three sports at Suring High School, earning all-state recognition in football as a senior and all-conference honors three times under coach Mitch Taylor ... selected to play in the North-South Wisconsin All-Star Game ... recorded 52 receptions for 902 yards and 14 touchdowns, while also rushing for 954 yards and 10 touchdowns ... defensively, his career totals included 272 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, six interceptions and eight forced fumbles ... eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in basketball, earning all-state recognition ... competed at the state track and field meet, earning third-place medals in the shot put and 200-meter dash, as well as posting a runner-up finish in the 4x400-meter relay