AT STANFORD: Promising linebacker who is attempting to come back from a left knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2008 season...if healthy, will compete for playing time at the "sam" linebacker position...strong player who has all of the physical attributes to be a solid contributor...will also be a contributor on special teams.
2008 (SOPHOMORE): Missed the entire season after suffering a microfracture in his left knee.
2007 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: One of three top recruits in the state of Mississippi...was ranked by Scout.com as the No. 2 linebacker in the state, No. 12 overall recruit in Mississippi and the No. 25 linebacker prospect in the country...first team all-state selection as a senior after recording 104 total tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery...All-Southeast team selection by PrepStar...participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game following his senior season...Mississippi Coaches' Association's 4A Defensive Player of the Year...also earned first team all-area and all-region honors...registered 146 tackles as a junior in helping his team to the North State Championship Game...named first team all-state and the 4A Defensive Player of the Year...competed in the shot put and discus on the track team...also was an all-regional selection in basketball...2005 Tri-Athlete Award winner...state Track and Field Championship Award-winner...member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Society, the University of Mississippi Accelerated Studies program and the Trent Lott Leadership program... majoring in science technology and society.