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Tribe Football Spring Practice Update – March 31

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 31, 2016) – Today's William & Mary football spring practice update features a look at the Tribe's depth chart at defensive line.

Defensive Line Coach Kevin Lewis
"With three starters returning, the defensive line is the most experienced group on the defensive side. The graduation of Tyler Claytor, a first-team all-conference selection last season, will create an opportunity for new playmakers to step up, and I'm excited to see who emerges. We have a very savvy group who consistently works hard. During the spring we are focusing on attention to detail and being physical, and those are things we've done well thus far. I'm excited about this group as we head into the 2016 season."
 
Defensive Line
DE
#93 Peyton Gryder, Sr. (6-3, 255)
Returning starter who led team in sacks (5.0) and tackles for a loss (10.0) last season … Savvy, experienced player … Hard worker who is physical and plays with a high motor … One of the squad's leaders on defense.
#45 Spencer Kleinrichert, So. (6-3, 230)
Converted linebacker who will enter his second season as a defensive end this fall … Gained valuable experience as a reserve in 2015 … High-energy defensive end who plays with a high motor … Provides valuable depth at the position … Excellent special teams standout.
DE
#58 Matt Ahola, Jr. (6-2, 253)
Former walk-on who worked his way into a starting role as a sophomore last season … Smart player who consistently puts himself in a position to succeed … Plays with good technique and is very physical … Hard worker and very coachable.
#97 Xavier Roscoe, Jr. (6-2, 235)
Good athlete who has earned significant playing time with some starting experience … Possesses good quickness and can change direction well … Plays with a smooth style … Excels rushing the passer and has playmaking abilty … Worked hard to add strength and has played with a more physical style this spring.
DT
#56 Chris Donald, Sr. (6-3, 260)
Looks to take over a starting role after making significant contributions as a reserve last season … Very strong and plays with good burst … Former defensive end who is an excellent athlete … Smart player.
#90 VJ Davey, Sr. (6-3, 283)
Experienced reserve who provides excellent depth … One of the team's strongest players … Very physical … Shown flashes of playmaking ability.
DT
#73 Isaiah Stephens, Jr. (6-2, 324)
Returning starter who has been a force on the interior of W&M's defensive line during the past two seasons … Great size and strength … Athletic and has good change of direction for his size … Good versus the run and difficult to move … Hard worker how has improved conditioning and physical tools … Spends significant time in the film room studying the game.
#95 Bill Murray, RFr. (6-4, 265)
Honored as the 2015 W&M Quarterback Club Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year … Very talented young player who played defensive end in high school … Good strength … Possesses an explosive burst off the ball … Runs well.
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Players Mentioned

Tyler Claytor

#99 Tyler Claytor

DT
6' 3"
Senior
Matt Ahola

#58 Matt Ahola

DE
6' 2"
Junior
VJ Davey

#90 VJ Davey

DT
6' 3"
Senior
Chris Donald

#56 Chris Donald

DT
6' 3"
Senior
Peyton Gryder

#93 Peyton Gryder

DE
6' 3"
Senior
Bill Murray

#95 Bill Murray

DT
6' 4"
Redshirt Freshman
Xavier Roscoe

#97 Xavier Roscoe

DE
6' 3"
Junior
Isaiah Stephens

#73 Isaiah Stephens

DT
6' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Tyler Claytor

#99 Tyler Claytor

6' 3"
Senior
DT
Matt Ahola

#58 Matt Ahola

6' 2"
Junior
DE
VJ Davey

#90 VJ Davey

6' 3"
Senior
DT
Chris Donald

#56 Chris Donald

6' 3"
Senior
DT
Peyton Gryder

#93 Peyton Gryder

6' 3"
Senior
DE
Bill Murray

#95 Bill Murray

6' 4"
Redshirt Freshman
DT
Xavier Roscoe

#97 Xavier Roscoe

6' 3"
Junior
DE
Isaiah Stephens

#73 Isaiah Stephens

6' 2"
Junior
DT