2020: Returning starter at right offensive guard ... in 23 career games (11 starts), has played 866 snaps ... one of four returning Western Michigan offensive line starters ... one of five Bronco offensive linemen with 800+ snaps of experience, joining Mike Caliendo (2,644), Jaylon Moore (2,059), Spencer Kanz (910) and Mark Brooks (880).
2019: Played in 12 games and started 11 ... only missed the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against Western Kentucky and did not start against Bowling Green ... helped the Broncos finish with top-three Mid-American Conference rankings in total offensive yards per game (445.7; 2nd), third down conversion percentage (.453; 2nd), fewest fumbles lost (6; 2nd) fewest passes intercepted (13; 2nd), fewest turnovers lost (14; 2nd) and points per game (33.1; 3rd) … nationally, the WMU offense stood in the top 30 in fewest turnovers lost (20th), third down conversion percentage (23rd), total offensive yards per game (25th), fewest fumbles lost (26th), rushing yards per game (205.1; 28th) and points per game (30th) … helped the Broncos finish as the only MAC team to compile 2,600+ rushing yards and 3,000+ passing yards … key member of an offense that stood third in the conference and 18th nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.38) … offensive line also ranked fourth in the MAC in fewest tackles for loss yielded per contest (5.08) … efforts helped the Broncos produce eight plays from scrimmage of 60 or more yards, doubling the team’s total from the 2018 season … part of an offensive line that opened holes for running back LeVante Bellamy, who was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, given to the top running back in college football … helped tight end Giovanni Ricci become one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, presented to the nation’s top collegiate tight end … contributed to the success of quarterback Jon Wassink, who stood 29th nationally in total passing yards (3,097), 35th in total offensive yards per game (262.8), 37th in passing yards per completion (12.85) and 39th in passing yards per game (238.2) ... on the field for 702 snaps.
2018: Experienced action in seven games and started against Ohio ... helped open holes for a Western Michigan rushing attack that averaged 199.46 yards per contest, third best in the Mid-American Conference ... member of WMU’s offense that ranked among the MAC leaders in time of possession (33:36; 1st), fewest sacks allowed per game (1.54; 2nd), passing yards per game (237.4; 3rd), total offensive yards per game (436.8; 3rd), fewest turnovers lost (19; 4th), fewest passes intercepted (9; 4th), fewest tackles for loss allowed per game (5.15; 4th), points per game (32.0; 4th) and total first downs (296; 4th) … in addition to top-50 national offensive rankings for fewest sacks allowed per game and fewest tackles for loss allowed per game, helped the Broncos to top-50 marks in time of possession (6th), total first downs (31st), total offensive yards per game (35th), rushing yards per game (38th), points per game (38th) and fewest passes intercepted (43rd) … aided in the protection of QBs Jon Wassink and Kaleb Eleby, who combined to complete 243-of-396 (.614) passes for 3,086 yards with 20 touchdowns against just nine interceptions ... opened holes for Western Michigan’s ground attack that featured three backs with 350+ yards and 32 total rushing TDs ... guided the Broncos to bowl eligibility for the fifth-straight season, a program record, and a trip to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl … on the field for 69 snaps.
2017: Played in four games with starting assignments against Wagner and Ball State ... part of a Bronco offensive unit that ranked among the MAC leaders in rushing yards per game (224.8; 2nd), points per game (33.9; 3rd), fewest turnovers lost (18; 3rd), third down conversion percentage (.395; 3rd) and fourth down conversion percentage (.600; 3rd) ... helped WMU to top-50 national offensive rankings for rushing yards per game (21st), points per game (25th), fewest passes intercepted (8; 29th), fourth down conversion percentage (34th), fewest sacks allowed per game (1.83; 47th) and fewest turnovers lost (48th) ... opened holes for Western Michigan’s ground attack that featured Jarvion Franklin’s 1,228 rushing yards, the second most in the MAC and 28th most nationally … key piece of the blocking scheme for Franklin’s 102.3 rushing yards per game, the second-highest average in the conference … four Bronco running backs combined for 2,354 yards with each averaging 4.3+ yards per attempt ... on the field for 95 snaps.
2016: Did not experience game action.
PRIOR TO WESTERN MICHIGAN: A three-star prospect, according to 247sports.com ... named a top-50 prospect in Michigan by 247sports.com ... led De La Salle to a Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state championship in 2014 ... earned first team all-state honors from the Detroit News and all-county and all-league accolades ... played both offensive and defensive line.
PERSONAL: Born May 19, 1998 ... son of Shelley and Joseph Asbury ... majoring in criminal justice ... brother Joey earned four letters (2011-12-13-14) in basketball at Oakland University, helping the Golden Grizzlies to 65 victories, two CIT appearances and a trip to the CIT Final Four to end the 2011-12 season.
