One of the most improved players on the team, Charlie is a co-starter at Bear defensive end...will also play outside linebacker...preseason all-OVC selection...has developed into one of the strongest members of the team...excellent work ethic, both on and off the field...has become a quiet leader for the Golden Eagles...really stepped forward in 2008 after moving from tight end to the defensive line...among OVC leaders in quarterback sacks...should continue to have a huge impact on the defense...an unknown quantity heading into the 2008 season until he stepped onto the field and became a defensive weapon...great athletic skills...good speed and is a versatile athlete...ranked second among all of Tech's 2009 returnees in total tackles last season.

At TECH - (In 2008): Moving to the defensive side of scrimmage allowed Charlie to emerge as a standout performer in his sophomore campaign...ranked fourth on the team in total tackles, and led Tech while ranking sixth in the OVC in quarterback sacks with five...had 65 total tackles, including 30 solo stops...finished the year ranked second on the team in tackles-for-loss with 10.5 for team-best 47 yards in lost yardage...caused a fumble at Louisville...ranked 27th overall in the OVC in total tackles, averaging 5.4 per game...impressive game against Eastern Kentucky with career-high 12 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles-for-loss...had QB sacks against Gardner-Webb, Louisville, Central Methodist, Eastern Kentucky and Austin Peay...had eight tackles at Tennessee State, seven at Austin Peay and vs. Jacksonville State.

(In 2007): Saw action in eight games at tight end...didn't post any statistics...filled a role as a blocker.

(In 2006): Made an appearance in the EKU contest...received a medical redshirt season in his rookie year.

High School: Charlie helped lead Webb School to a 9-3 overall record and a berth in the TSSAA Division II-AA state championship game...joined prep teammate Taylor Askew in the Golden Eagle signing class of 2006...lettered four years in football, playing tight end and defensive end for coach Dave Meske...also lettered three years on the baseball team, playing four different positions...named Mr. Football and all-state, along with all-KIL...all-state and region Player of the Year in baseball...had 16 catches for 400 yards and five touchdowns from his TE position...on defense he had 48 total tackles, including 14 TFL and eight sacks.

PERSONAL: The son of Larry and Sally Seivers...born August 24, 1987 in Knoxville, Tenn...full name is Larry Charles Seivers...enrolled in business.