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Wes                                Tonkery
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Wes
Tonkery
Class: r-Jr.
Hometown: Shinnston, W.Va.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 222
Sport: Football
Position: LB

Biography


- Moved from bandit safety to star linebacker position in new 3-4 scheme

2011 (r-Fr.)
- Added depth at bandit safety
- Used on special teams
- Played in nine games and started one
- Made first career start in Orange Bowl against Clemson due to injury to Terence Garvin
- Tied career high with two solo tackles against Pitt

2010 (Fr.)
- Redshirted

High School
- Coached by Bruce Carey at Bridgeport High
- 2009 All-State First Team Defense
- 2008 All-State First Team Offense
- Finished his senior season with 34 tackles and one forced fumble
- Rushed for 633 yards on 95 attempts for nine touchdowns
- Helped lead Bridgeport to a 32-5 record in three seasons
- Played in the West Virginia AAA state championship game as a junior and senior

Personal
- Birthday is Nov. 29
- Son of Brian and Sherri Tonkery
- One of three children
- Majoring in industrial engineering
- Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll
- Big East Academic All-Star

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Posted: 1.1.12



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