High School:
A 2010 graduate of Monte Vista High School in Danville, Calif. ... Was an All-East Bay Athletic League linebacker in 2008 before dropping back to safety in 2009 where he also garnered All-League honors ... Also played tight end on offense ... Named a NSCA High School All-America ... Served as team captain and voted team Iron Man ... Recorded 104 tackles with 15 tackles for loss as a senior ... Had 26 receptions for 420 yards and eight touchdowns on offense ... Played for head coach Craig Bergman ... Helped the Mustangs to an 8-3 mark in 2008 and a runner-up finish in the conference ... Helped the Mustangs reach the sectional semifinals in 2009 ... Earned 2010 NCSA All-American Strength and Conditioning honors for football ... Garnered varsity letters in football in both 2008 and 2009 as well as on the basketball court as a junior in 2008-09 ... Helped basketball team to a league title and a 28-4 overall record.
Personal:
Son of Philip and Julie LaBarbera ... Born on Oct. 9, 1991, in Alamo, Calif. ... Name is pronounced "lah-buh-BARE-uh".
