High School: 2011 graduate of Xavier High School in Middletown, Conn. Four year letterwinner for coach Sean Marinan, serving as captain his senior year. Earned All-State and Walter Camp All-Connecticut honors his senior season, helping lead team to No. 1 ranking in Connecticut and State Championship with undefeated season. Earned All-Area honors as a sophomore and junior. Named team's Defensive MVP his senior year.

Personal: Born March 10, 1993, in Meriden, Conn. Son of Kevin and Diane Mischke of Durham, Conn. Has a sister, Katie (19), and a brother, Michael (17). Undecided on academic major. Supports the New York Giants. Lists Derek Jeter as a favorite athlete.