Holy Cross Athletics

HONORS & AWARDS:
Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)

AS A FIFTH YEAR SENIOR IN 2022: 

• Did not appear in any contests.
• Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 

AS A SENIOR IN 2021: 

• Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 
• Appeared in 13 games, starting 10 at linebacker.
• Totaled 53 tackles, with 20 solo tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
• Had a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. 
• Made eight tackles in win over Georgetown (10/16). 
• Tallied 10 tackles in victory against Colgate (10/23). 
• Recorded eight tackles with a tackle for loss in FCS playoff victory against Sacred Heart (11/27).

AS A JUNIOR IN 2020: 

• Appeared in three games as a reserve linebacker.
• Totaled three tackles in FCS first round game at South Dakota State (4/24).
• Shortened season played during Spring 2021 due to COVID-19.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2019:

• Played in all 13 games on the season, starting 12 times.
• Ranked fifth on the team with 64 tackles, including 44 solo stops, one sack and six tackles for loss. 
• Finished the season 29th in the Patriot League in total tackles.
• Made five tackles against New Hampshire, while forcing a fumble in the end zone that was recovered for the game-winning touchdown.
• Named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week following the New Hampshire game.
• Led the team with a season-high nine tackles in the win at Fordham.
• Totaled eight tackles with three tackles for loss against Harvard.
• Recorded six tackles and a pass breakup in the NCAA playoff game at Monmouth.
• Posted three tackles and a sack in the victory over Georgetown.
• Earned a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018:

• Appeared in one game on the season.
• Made two solo tackles at Boston College.
• Selected to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL:

• Played for head coach John Andreoli at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Mass.
• Served as team captain during his senior season.
• Named the 2017 Worcester Telegram & Gazette Defensive Player of the Year.
• Earned first team All-State honors as a senior, after being a third team selection as a junior.
• Helped lead team to the 2017 state championship.
• Totaled 259 tackles, three interceptions, six quarterback sacks, nine forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his high school career.
• Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL:

• Son of Amie Preston and Peter Doran (deceased).
• Father was a member of the golf and hockey teams at Hamilton College, serving as the golf team captain.
• Has one brother (Sean).
• Majoring in economics.