Gardner-Webb University Athletics

High School: Played at Garner (N.C.) High underCoach Nelson Smith ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... Oneof the state’s top running backs in the Class of 2012 ... Athree-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... Rated as one of thenation’s top-175 running back prospects by both 247Sports.comand ESPN.com ... Helped squad post a 15-1 record and a berth in theClass 4A State Championship Game ... Earned first-team All-GreaterNeuse Conference honors ... Had 196 carries for 1,678 yards and 24touchdowns in 2011 ... Scored two more touchdowns on receptions ...Ran for 224 yards and four touchdowns in a state playoff win overWilmington Laney (N.C.) High ... Carried 79 times for 463 yards andsix touchdowns as a junior ... Helped team to an 11-3 record in2010 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Michigan ... Drew earlyinterest from UCLA, Alabama, Clemson, Missouri, East Carolina, NCState, Georgia Tech, among others.