COLGATE: One of several second-year players looking to earn a backup role this fall ... with the junior varsity team last fall.

High School: A 2003 graduate of Upper Arlington High School in Upper Arlington, Ohio … lettered twice with the Golden Bears … played wide receiver and defensive back in his senior year … named first team all-OCC and honorable mention on the all-district team … picked at safety in the Central Ohio All-Star Game … team was state champions in his sophomore season … won OCC title in senior season … coached by Darrell Mayne … also lettered in lacrosse.

Prep School: Attended Wyoming (Pa.) Seminary for one year before enrolling at Colgate … was team’s most valuable player … coached by Bill Russo.

Personal: Major is undeclared … parents are John and Karen Lombardo of Upper Arlington, Ohio … born February 25, 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio … has one brother and sister … full name is Brian Anthony Lombardo.