Northwestern State University of Louisana

2009:  Played in six games but did not record a stat.

Before NSU:  Redshirted his true freshman season at Washington ... named the UW's defensive scout team player of the week for the Oregon State and Washington State games.

Roussel in High School:  A two-time all-state selection at Redemptorist ... helped team to a 12-2 record the 3A state semifinals as a senior ... a three-time All-District 8 3A selection ... two-time all-Metro ... tallied 109 tackles five sacks as a senior ... ranked by Scout.com as the No. 35 linebacker in the nation and the No. 27 recruit in the state of Louisiana ... named the No. 28 player in Louisiana by Superprep ... earned All-Southeast Region honors from PrepStar magazine ... one of four linebackers to make the Baton Rouge Advocate's list of "blue chip" prospects from the state of Louisiana ... as a junior, tallied 91 tackles, including 12 for a loss and four sacks, earning all-state from the coaches as well as all-district honors ... as a sophomore, credited with 141 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss and five sacks ... led Wolves to the Class 3A state championship his sophomore season, earning honorable mention 3A all-state from the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and all-district ... the 2005 championship team went 13-1, opening the season with a loss to Notre Dame High, the team they beat in the title game ... played for coach Guy Mistretta.

Roussel's Personal:  Born June 6, 1989... son of Holenn and Debbie Roussel... three brothers, Kyle, Kirk and Blaine.