Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Physical tackler who has moved back to strong safety after spending the late stages of the 2013 season and spring practice at SPUR linebacker … Will compete for a starting spot once August drills begin.

2013 at Gardner-Webb: Saw action in nine games, seeing time on special teams, in the secondary and at linebacker … Finished with nine total hits (four solo) and a forced fumble … Had two solo hits and a forced fumble vs. Warner (11/2) … Also made two stops at No. 6 Coastal Carolina (10/12). 2012 at GWU: Redshirted.

Junior College: Played two seasons at Moorpark (Calif.) College under Coach Jim Bittner ... An All-Conference selection as a sophomore ... Ranked second on the team with 56 total tackles (39 solo) and led the team with three interceptions ... Made 32 tackles and had four interceptions as a freshman in 10 games.

High School: Played at Rio Mesa (Calif.) High under Coach Bob Gregorchuk ... Earned All-Pacific View League honors as a senior ... Had 62 total tackles (38 solo), four interceptions and six pass break ups as a senior.