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Entering his junior season, has played in all 25 games over the last two years. 2007: Played in all 12 games. Made five starts at weak side linebacker and four in the middle. One of only 10 defensive players to play in all 12 games in 2007. Made 58 tackles to rank eighth on the team, while his seven tackles for loss were third. Had at least one TFL in six games. Led Northern Illinois with six pass break-ups and two interceptions. Recovered a fumble in the Toledo game (10-27). Credited with 10 stops, including three tackles for loss, in the season-opener vs. Iowa (9-1). Set a career-high with 11 tackles vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). Had three pass break ups, an interception and two tackles for loss at Idaho (9-22). Made eight tackles, seven solo with one tackle for loss, at Navy (11-17). With Kent State (11-10) driving for a potential game-winning score, picked off his second pass of the season. Game-saving play came with 1:14 remaining at the NIU 24-yard line. Also broke up a pass in that game and had a tackle for loss. Totaled five stops and broke up a pass vs. Ball State (11-24). Versus Central Michigan (9-29), came up with six stops, including one for loss. Knocked down a pass and collected five tackles in the SIU game (9-8). 2006: Saw action in all 13 games, including bowl, as reserve linebacker and on special teams. Totaled five tackles, two for loss, during the season. Racked up two tackles for loss against Indiana State (9-23). Credited with solo tackle vs. Temple (10-21). Returned a blocked punt 32 yards for a touchdown and made two tackles vs. TCU in Poinsettia Bowl (12-19).
High School: Rated No. 28 on state prospect list by Rivals.com in 2006. Named team captain, first team All-Suburban Catholic Conference, first team Daily Herald DuPage All-Area, first team Chicago Sun-Times Class 1A-4A All-State, and first team Illinois Football Coaches Association Class 4A All-State as senior. Led team in scoring with 110 points on 18 touchdowns, in receiving with 38 catches for 643 yards and nine TDs, and ranked second in rushing with 744 yards and nine TDs on 95 attempts on 13-0 conference and Class 4A state champions during senior year. Scored three touchdowns and totaled 95 receiving yards and 66 rushing yards in 2005 state title game. Entered final prep campaign among league's top five players by Chicago Sun-Times and Area Top 100 players by Chicago Tribune. First team All-SCC and special mention Daily Herald DuPage All-Area as junior. Scored 14 touchdowns, rushed 24 times for 207 yards and four TDs and caught 18 passes for 507 yards and six scores on 12-2 Class 3A state titlist. Totaled 151 all-purpose yards with one touchdown and had interception in 2004 state championship game. Lettered on 14-0 Class 4A state champion as sophomore. Three-time letterwinner in football and earned one letter in basketball and track. Helped set school records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Personal: Born June 1, 1987 in Elmhurst, Ill. General studies major. Made 3.0 cumulative GPA list following 2008 Spring semester. Parents are Terry and Sherie Tranchitella. Has five older brothers. TRANCHITELLA'S CAREER STATISTICS
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