With all of the attention heaped upon LSU's Glenn Dorsey and Southern California's Sedrick Ellis, some might be surprised to note Laws is by far and away the most productive defensive tackle eligible for the draft. Utilizing a quick burst, impressive hand technique and a non-stop motor, Laws' team-leading 112 tackles ranks only one behind Steve Niehaus as the most in Irish history from a defensive lineman. A strong performance at the Senior Bowl proved Laws wasn't a product of a leaky Notre Dame defense, but a standout despite it.

Positives: Short, squatty, powerful build … Good initial quickness off the snap to generate an instant advantage on his opponent … Quick, strong hands to disengage from defenders … Showed significant improvement in this area as a senior … Good burst when he clears the line to close on the ballcarrier … Most impressive attribute is his non-stop motor … Simply doesn't quit on a play … Laterally and down-the-field, there may not be a defensive lineman in the country who pursues as passionately or effectively … Strong performance throughout the week of practice and the Senior Bowl boosted stock considerably.

Negatives: Lacks preferred size inside … Marginal strength to anchor despite his natural leverage advantage … Best suited to a three technique position in the 4-3 alignment and may be limited to only that role.

Graduated from Apple Valley (Minn.) High School … a USA Today first-team prep All-America defensive lineman … a first-team ESPN.com All-American … generally rated the number-two defensive tackle in the nation … ranked 10th on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest squad … Gatorade Player of the Year in Minnesota … rated 41st on ESPN's list of the nation's top 100 players … named to the 10-member SuperPrep team by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune … the Minnesota Lions Club Athlete of the Year … member of the Minnesota Vikings all-state team … recorded 87 tackles (17 for loss) and 11 sacks as a senior in 2002 … played tackle and guard on offense … a Minnesota first-team all-state selection at defensive tackle … made 85 tackles, 10 sacks and 25 tackles for loss as a junior in 2001 … a two-way, three-year starter … invited to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but declined because of a wrestling commitment … also selected to play in the Minnesota All-State Bowl … finished 49-0 as a state champion super-heavyweight wrestler as a junior and was ranked as the number-one high school wrestler in the nation … finished his wrestling career as a three-time All-American with a record of 142-5 … helped wrestling team win the state title as a sophomore, junior and senior … team captain in both football and wrestling as a senior … named an academic all-state wrestler in 2002 … in track and field, he had a top shot put mark of 58 feet … a member of the National Honor Society and a peer mediator in high school … from the same high school as former Notre Dame football player Jason Halvorson.

One of three children … full name is Trevor David Laws … born June 14, 1985, in Dayton, Ohio … enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in marketing and sociology … earned 3.33 grade-point average in '06 spring semester and boasts 3.169 cumulative average.