A third-team All-America selection in 2007, led Notre Dame with career highs in tackles (112) and sacks (4.0), while adding three blocked kicks on special teams. His 112 tackles were the most by a defensive lineman in the major college ranks, and one shy of Notre Dame's single-season record among defensive linemen behind Steve Niehaus (113 in 1975). Appeared in 49 games (25 starts) during his collegiate career, recording 224 tackles, 22.5 tackles for a loss, ten sacks, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, one interception, and six blocked kicks.

PERSONAL:

• Resides in Burnsville, MN
• Was a roommate of Eagles DE Victor Abiamiri at Notre Dame
• A two-way lineman and team captain at Apple Valley HS, earned USA Today and ESPN first-team All-America honors as a defensive lineman, after recording 87 tackles (17 for a loss) and 11 sacks as a senior
• Finished 49-0 as a state champion super-heavyweight wrestler as a junior and was ranked the #1 high school wrestler in the nation. Finished his wrestling career as a three-time All-American with a record of 142-5, and helped his team win the state title in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Also served as the team captain in his senior year
• Also lettered in track and field in the shotput
• Was a member of the National Honor Society and served as a peer mediator in high school
• His favorite football player growing up was former Vikings DE John Randle
• His favorite television show is ""Entourage""
• Enjoys cooking and watching The Food Network
• Earned his degree in marketing and sociology, en route to a selection on the Academic All-America team
• Full name: Trevor David Laws