Uncle, Marty Schottenheimer, coached 32 years in the NFL, including head positions for the Browns, Chiefs, Redskins and Chargers; uncle, Kurt Schottenheimer, is the 49ers’ special-teams coordinator; cousin, Brian Schottenheimer, is the offensive coordinator of the Jets; and cousin, Kurt Kittner, played quarterback at Illinois and was a 2003 fifth-round pick of the Falcons. Trantin was a standout linebacker and running back in Maryland. Redshirted in 2007. Started all 11 games in ’08 — seven outside, four inside — and recorded 76 tackles, 6 1/2 for loss and half a sack with four pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Was the Tribe’s leading tackler from his middle linebacker spot in ’10 — started all 14 games and produced 90-10-2 1/2 with three pass breakups, three interceptions (60-yard TD against Weber State) and a forced fumble. Did not play in ’10 — sustained a concussion prior to the season then informed coaches he would leave the team to deal with family issues. Returned to the team in ’11 and regained his starting spot before the season. Team captain.