General: Saw significant playing time as a true freshman and coaches expect him to continue to develop into an impact player.

2006 (Freshman): Appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2006, collecting 42 total tackles (14 solo) ... Also compiled three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry ... Posted six tackles, including three solo stops, as the Buffs claimed the Wagon Wheel traveling trophy by virtue of a victory over Eastern New Mexico in Portales, N.M. ... Collected a season-high seven tackles in a road win over Central Oklahoma.

H.S. Honors: Competed at both running back and linebacker for Palo Duro High School ... Selected as second team All-District linebacker ... Honored as second team All-State running back after compiling 1,300 rushing yards and leading his team to the playoffs with a 7-4 record as a senior ... Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track.

Major: History