He's one of the most versatile defensive backs on the team in that he can play all of the positions..will line up at free safety this season after having been a starter at strong safety......won't make a lot of mental mistakes......a Southland Conference all-Academic Selection

2006: credited with 27 tackles and a pass interception...intercept came against Nicholls State...five tackles vs South Dakota State, four tackles vs Toledo, Southern Utah and SE Louisiana

2005: credited with 28 tackles, one for a loss and a QB sack...one pass interception (vs Texas Southern) and two fumbles recovered (against Texas State and SFA)...seven tackles vs SE Louisiana and Southern Miss and six tackles vs Northwestern State

High School: all-district, all-parish and all-metro...MVP in district...seven pass interceptions senior year and four as a junior..averaged 50 tackles each year..also played wide receiver and scored three tds as junior and senior...all-district in track and all-parish in basketball.

Other: birthdate 6/3/85....honor roll student in Accounting....parents are Roger and Barbara Linde

Career Statistics

Year Tac TFL Sac Int. PBU FR

2006 27 1/6 0 1 2 0

2005 29 3/11 1/9 1 2 2

Totals 56 4/17 1/9 2 4 2