Shippensburg University Athletics

2009 (R-Junior): Became an integral member of the front four…started all 12 games for the Red Raiders as a defensive lineman…amassed 21 tackles, including eight solo stops and 3.0 tackles for loss…had two solo tackles in each of the final three games of the season…posted at least one tackle in nine games…achieved a season-high three tackles on three occasions…picked up a half of a sack against East Stroudsburg…contributed to a defensive unit that totaled the fourth-most sacks in SU history and the most in 18 years…recovered a fumble against Cheyney…blocked a kick in the season opener against Shepherd…intercepted a pass against Lock Haven.

2008 (R-Sophomore): Debuted as a Red Raider and made three starts…appeared in all 11 of the team’s games…recorded 14 total tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss… posted one quarterback hurry from his defensive line position…recorded a season-high six tackles (one solo) against C.W. Post… assisted on a tackle in starts against East Stroudsburg and West Chester…contributed to tackles against Shepherd, Edinboro, Kutztown, Bloomsburg and Mercyhurst.

2007 (R-Freshman): Did not see game action.

2006 (Freshman): Redshirt season.

Wallenpaupack High School: Played for head coach Stan Kucharski…was a captain of the football team his senior season…also competed in wrestling.

Personal: Full name is Erik Gorman Van Ness…is the son of Sam and Lori Van Ness…majoring in criminal justice.