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De'NiroLaster
- height 6-4
- Weight 241
- class Junior
- Previous School Minnesota
- High school Cleveland Heights
2015 – Sophomore
- Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules but did practice with the team
2014 – r-Freshman at Minnesota
- Played in nine games, making seven tackles
- Earned Academic All-Big Ten
- Recorded two tackles in his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Eastern Illinois
- Totaled two stops against Middle Tennessee
- Recorded one tackle against Purdue and notched .5 sack at Illinois and Wisconsin
2013 – Freshman at Minnesota
- Redshirt season
High School
- Attended Cleveland Heights High School
- Earned a three-star ranking from Rivals and Scout
- Ranked as the No. 137 athlete in the nation and the No. 67 overall prospect in Ohio by ESPN
- Listed as the No. 35 outside linebacker in the nation and the No. 34 overall prospect in Ohio by Rivals
- Ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect in Ohio by 247Sports.com.
- Helped lead team to an 8-2 record as a senior and a 5-2 mark in division play
- Had 70 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in 2012
- Also played wide receiver
- Coached by Jeff Rotsky
- Reunites with former teammate Dorian Baker at UK
- Previously played for Shaker Heights High School
Personal
- Born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Son of Donald and Kitt Laster
- Major is community and leadership development
Community Cats
- Participated in a unique experience in May with a one-week educational/service trip to Ethiopia (2016)
- Stayed after practice to spend time with the Special Olympics (2015)
De’Niro Says
- His nickname is “Niro”
- His favorite part of game day is the Cat Walk and seeing how excited the fans are to see them play
- His favorite UK memory so far is going to Ethiopia and giving back to the less fortunate