NDSU

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award

* MVFC Honor Roll

2009 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Received the Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award ... Played in seven games ... Made one reception for four yards ... Contributed on several special team units 2008 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... Member of Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at tight end and defensive end for Bryan Kramer at Bishop Ryan High School ... Led team to a 10-1 record in 2007 including an undefeated mark in West Region play and berth in the state semifinals ... 2007 Class AA all-state first team selection at tight end, second team pick at defensive end ... Two-time all-conference and all-region pick ... Caught nine passes for 179 yards and two TDs ... Recorded 64 solo tackles including 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks ... Added 67 assisted tackles ... Also punted, averaging 37.8 yards per kick with eight punts inside the 20 and three inside the 10 ... Also basketball and track & field standout ... Scholar athlete ... PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Julie Vetter ... Has two brothers, Joseph and Anthony, and one sister, Teresa ... Majoring in zoology.