Central Washington University Athletics

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: Signed a National Letter of Intent with the Wildcats in February 2011.

BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL (2011): Graduated from Bothell High School in Bothell, Wash., in 2011 ... Three-year letterman in football for the Cougars and head coach Tom Bainter ... Seattle Times White Chip prospect in 2011 ... Associated Press honorable mention Class 4A all-state defensive lineman ... First-team KingCo 4A Crown Division selection on both offensive line and defensive line ... Also competed for two seasons in track and field.

PERSONAL: Age 18 throughout the 2011 season ... Born in Enumclaw, Wash. ... Parents are Steven Romeis and Janet McDowell ... Has six siblings, including five sisters ... Sisters are Brittany (age 25), Kristen (23), Jessica (19), Taylor (15), and Carly (8) ... Older brother is Tyler (19).