The College of New Jersey Athletics

2025 (SOPHOMORE): Carved out an important role in the defensive backfield ... Tallied 21 tackles, an interception, and three pass break-ups ... Had a tackle in every game he played ... Notched three tackles (0.5 for loss) against Wilkes (9/13) ... Matched season high with three stops and registered first career INT in win at Kean (10/25) ... Also blocked a kick

2024 (FRESHMAN): Played in two games

BEFORE TCNJ: Earned first-team all-area and all-conference recognition as a senior at Hillsborough High School ... Raiders won Central Group 5 championship and South Group 5 regional championship in 2021, going undefeated for the first time in program history ... Involved with Shaun O'Hara Foundation

WHY TCNJ? Location, campus feel, and overall the academic reputation

PERSONAL: Birthday is August 24 ... Parents are Dan and Lisa Van Cleef ... Has one sibling, Kevin ... Biggest athletic thrill has been winning a state championship ... Enjoys being outdoors ... Likes a triple chocolate meltdown from Applebee's after a game ... Favorite athletes are Aaron Rodgers and LeBron James

AWARDS AND HONORS

• NJAC All-Academic Team (2026)