Josh Mauro Class: Senior Hometown: Hurst, TX High School: L.D. Bell HS Height / Weight: 6-6 / 275 Position: DE

AT STANFORD: Looks to take on a larger role this season working behind starting defensive end Matt Masifilo.

2010 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in nine games as a reserve on Stanford's defensive line...finished his first year of duty with seven tackles, including five solo efforts...all seven of his tackles came in two games...opened the year with two tackles against Sacramento State...was credited with five stops against Wake Forest.

2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas...high school coach was Gary Olivo...listed as the 31st-best weakside defensive end prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...moved to defensive end as a senior after playing linebacker and quarterback...registered 80 tackles, 12 sacks, 17 tackles-for-loss, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick as a senior...had seven catches for 155 yards and one touchdown as a tight end...earned District 5-5A first team and Dallas Morning News first team all-area honors following his senior season...also garnered Associated Press all-state honors and Fort Worth Star-Telegram Super Team second team all-area accolades as a defensive end...also landed second team all-state defensive line honors by the Texas Writers' Association...also lettered in basketball...brother, Joe, plays quarterback at Northwestern...stepbrother Nathan is a tight end at Harding University...stepbrother Darrick played collegiately at Blinn J.C., Florida A&M and Harding University...parents are Greg Mauro and Joy Christian...born in St. Albans, England...hobbies include basketball, movies, reading and boating...full name is Joshua Daniel Mauro...majoring in science, technology and society.

CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs
Tackles: 5 vs. Wake Forest, 2010
Tackles for Loss: None
Sacks: None
Interceptions: None