Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Converted safety who will look for extensive playing time atlinebacker in 2012 … Was granted a sixth season ofeligibility by the NCAA following spring practice … Enteringsecond year of graduate school at Gardner-Webb … Known as aphysical tackler from the safety position ... One of only fourreturning scholarship players at the linebacker position with FCSexperience.

2011 at Gardner-Webb: Did not play.

2010 at Gardner-Webb: Missed the season’sfirst 10 games while recovering from an injury ... Played in theseason finale vs. VMI and picked off a pass in the end zone in thefirst half to halt a Keydet drive ... GWU won that game 14-7.

2009 at Gardner-Webb: Started seven games beforegoing down at Coastal Carolina (11/7) with a season-ending injury… Finished with 28 total tackles (12 solo), a tackle forloss, two interceptions and a pass break up … Had aseason-high nine tackles (two solo) and a tackle for loss in finalgame played vs. Coastal Carolina … Made five stops vs. StonyBrook (10/31) … Returned an interception 50 yards for atouchdown in the first quarter vs. Southern Virginia (10/24).

2008 at Gardner-Webb: Medical redshirt.

2007 at Gardner-Webb: Played in 10 games as a truefreshman … Made one start at strong safety … Finishedwith 26 total tackles (17 solo) and a tackle for loss … Hada season-high six hits (four solo) and a tackle for loss at No. 5Wofford (10/13).

High School: Played at Sandy Creek (Ga.) Highunder Coach Chip Walker … Helped team to a 7-4 record in2006 … A second-team All-Area selection by the AtlantaJournal-Constitution … Chose Gardner-Webb over Chattanoogaand Delaware.