Pre-McNeese: Redshirted at Louisiana Tech before transferring to McNeese

High School: member of 2005 Super Gold Team...all-district at tight end and defensive end...all-state tight end...member of football, basketball and track teams at Newton High School...three year starter at tight end and defensive end, leading Newton to three straight district championships...member of state runner up team in 2004 and state championship team in 2005

Other: Birthdate: 1/16/1987...Major: undecided...Parents are Sandra and Jerry