First practice in pads; Kickers/punters join the party
2011 SCOUT TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR - DEFENSE
2011 (FRESHMAN): Redshirt season.
High School: Originally committed to Michigan ... Four-star prospect according to ESPNU and three-star rating from Rivals.com with 144th overall ranking and rated eighth-best at his position according to ESPNU ... 27th-best cornerback on Rivals.com ... Playmaker on defense with above average ball skills and footwork ... Also can play safety ... Played on both sides of the ball, throwing for 2,374 yards and 26 touchdowns as a quarterback to go with 462 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns as well as a receiving score on his way to being named area Offensive Player of the Year ... Had 76 tackles (53 solo), nine interceptions and three forced fumbles from his defensive back position ... Led the state with 10 picks as a junior, returning four of them for touchdowns ... Racked up 2,629 yards and 28 touchdowns passing with 470 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on offense as a junior ... School record 23 career interceptions ... Coached by Grany Redhead ... Also considered offers from North Carolina and USC among others.
