2013: Played in all 12 games, starting in two, with time split between linebacker and fullback as he made 23 total tackles (10 solo, 13 assisted) with one interception returned for 16 yards ... Registered six tackles against Army (9/28) in the Heart of Dallas Classic at the Cotton Bowl ... Assisted on a tackle against Southern Miss (11/9) ... Registered two solo tackles at Rice (11/16) ... Notched a season-high 13 total tackles (six solo, seven assisted) against Tulsa (11/23) while recording his first career interception and returning it 16 yards ... Assisted on a tackle at UTSA (11/30).

2012 (Southwest Mississippi CC): Led the team with 38 total tackles in six games played with 6 solo stops and 22 assisted tackles ... Registered 4.5 tackles for a loss of 18 yards with one sack for a loss of 10 yards ... Credited with one pass break-up ... Played on all units of special teams ... Coached by Tucker Peavey.

2011 (Southwest Mississippi CC): Played in nine games, registering 80 tackles (41 solo, 39 assisted) with four tackles for a loss of nine yards and assisting on a sack for a loss of three yards ... Coached by Tucker Peavey.

High School: Graduated from Sulligent High School in 2011 ... Recorded 164 tackles his senior season (2010) with 113 solo stops and 51 assisted tackles ... Registered three tackles for a loss, two sacks for a loss of nine yards, three interceptions returned for 44 yards, four fumble recoveries for 36 yards, forced two fumbles, blocked two field goals and was credited with a pass deflection ... Helped lead his team to an 11-3 record ... Coached by Ronnie Hubbert.

Personal: Tony Johnson ... Chose Louisiana Tech over South Alabama, UAB and Mississippi State ... Recruited by Jeff Koonz.