2008: Redshirted...Also participates in the throws for the GVSU track & field team.

High School: Prepped at J.W. Sexton High School...Played for Daniel Boggan...Associated Press and Detroit Free Press All-State First-Team as a senior...all-state honorable mention as a junior...Earned all-conference, all-area and named team captain both seasons...Recorded 42 tackles and 3 sacks at nose tackle as a junior...Added 84 tackles and 13 sacks as a senior.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Linda Armstrong...Enjoys weightlifting, listening to music and playing video games.