Dias missed seven games last season due to injury, and the Huskies hope that he can return to the high level of play he exhibited in his sophomore season. He is an important cog on the offensive line, and his play is crucial to the team’s success.
2007: Started four games at right guard before missing the rest of the season due to injury.
2006: Enjoyed a standout season as a sophomore...started all 11 games at the left guard position for the Huskies.
2005: Had an immediate impact on the Husky offense, making nine starts and playing in 10 games on the offensive line.
High School: Played three years of football as an offensive and defensive lineman at Brockton High School, captaining the team as a senior...named Boston Herald All-Scholastic, Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic...landed a spot on the CBS Sportsline All-Region team...earned Big Three All-Star honors following his junior and senior campaigns...helped Brockton to the Div. I Eastern Mass. Championship in 2004...threw the shot put and discus on the track team for two years.
Personal: Born Dec. 16, 1987...majoring in Criminal Justice...played alongside current NU teammates Paul Branco, Woody Romelus, Nate Thellen and Jason Vega at Brockton...Class of 2010.