Quincy University Hawks

2013: Started all 11 games for the Hawks...Connolly recorded 34 total tackles...7 tackles for-a-loss...Also 3.5 sacks and 3 quarterback hurries...He also had 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery on the season.

2012: Played in all 11 games starting 10 on the defensive line...Finished with 35 tackles including 7.5 tackles for-a-loss... Recorded 4.5 sacks forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble...Also blocked two kicks...Selected to GLVC All-Conference Second-Team.

2011: Connolly played in six games for the Hawks as a sophomore defensive lineman… he was named to the All-Mid-States Football Association Mideast second team… he finished the season with 24 tackles, including a season-high eight stops at Taylor on Oct. 1… Connolly had 6.5 tackles for loss and a team-leading four sacks… he had 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss at Taylor… he tied for second on the team with three pass breakups… Connolly had two fumble recoveries on the season and returned one 17 yards for a touchdown at Haskell Indian Nations on Oct. 8.

2010: Played in 11 games...Recorded 36 total tackles...Finished with 28 solo tackles and eight assisted tackles...Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss including two sacks...Added one pass break-up and two forced fumbles with one blocked kick.

High School: Graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School...Earned two varsity letters in football...Recorded 50 tackles with five sacks and one interception as a senior...Named All-Area and All-Conference as a junior and senior...Also played baseball.

Personal: Born May 11, 1992...Son of Tim and Maureen Connolly...One brother, Jack...One sister, Kelly.