San Diego Athletics

USD: Fourth year Torero will compete for playing time with the defensive line unit... Last year appeared in first three games before being lost for season with injury... Opened year with 9 tackles at Azusa Pacific and 7 agaisnt Marist... In 2006 he turned in some excellent play with 25 tackles (18 solo)... Chipped in with 2 QB sacks (-8 yards), 5 tackles-for-loss, and 2 pass breakups... Season-best 5 tackles at UC Davis... Totaled 4 stops in Gridiron Classic win over Monmouth... In 2005 he sat out as a redshirt, but earned USD Defensive Scout Player of the Year. High School: Attended Gig Harbor where he missed his senior year due to injury... Junior year team went 10-2 and won Narrows League title... Passed for 1,400 yareds and 14 TDs... Sophomore year passed for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs... two-time All-League performer... Also lettered in basketball and baseball... two-time All-Narrows baseball selection. Personal: Born on June 23, 1986 in Tacoma, WA... Parents are Tom & Lori Shearer of Gig Harbor, WA... Chose USD for location, academics and chance to compete for PFL Championships... Also recruited by Western Washington, Eastern Washington and Montana... Grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Major: Communications & Business Administration.