Will likely see action as a backup nose guard in 2000 ... two-year letterwinner who will provide experience on the defensive line.

1999: Saw limited action as a backup on the Bears' defensive line in 1999.

1998: Recorded six tackles on the season after moving to the defensive line from the offensive line.

1997: Saw limited action.

1996: Redshirted.

High School: All-conference and all-city selection at Boulder High School in 1996 ... also participated in wrestling and track ... earned a total of 12 varsity letters (four - football, four - wrestling, track - four) ... high school football coach: Dave Ramsey.

Personal: Born January 1, 1978 in Denver ... son of Donald Hockett and Miriam Zahar ... majoring in biology.