Freshman Year (2002): Played in 11 of Florida State’s 14 games, including the Seminoles’ Sugar Bowl game against Georgia … earned playing time in each of the Seminoles final 11 games after seeing his first action against Duke… seven of his nine tackles on the season came in the last five games of the season as he matured and quickly picked up the Seminoles’ defensive scheme… finished his first season with 10 total tackles… had a career-high two tackles against Duke, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech… forced his first career fumble at Wake Forest.

High School: Graduated from Tallahassee’s Lincoln High School in 2002… a USA Today All-America first-team selection… a Parade All-America first team selection… the No. 1 rated prep safety in the nation by TheInsiders.com and Max Emfinger… the No. 2 safety prospect in the nation and the No. 19 overall prospect by Rivals100.com… ranked as the 19th best prep player in the SuperPrep Elite 50 list… named to Bill Buchalter’s Super 26 List of the top players in the state of Florida… ranked No. 21 nationally on Tom Lemming’s list of the nation’s top 100 players… the No. 1 safety and the No. 1 overall player in the state of Florida by Florida Kids… named to Lindy’s top 102 for 2002 list of the nation’s top players… named to the Florida Times Union Super 75… played in the Califorida All-Star game prior to his arrival at Florida State… credited with 140 tackles, six interceptions and two fumble recoveries and added six kickoff returns for touchdowns during his senior season… played at Lincoln with current Seminoles’ Craphonso Thorpe, Andrew Henry-Kennon and Antonio Cromartie… selected Florida State over Miami, Florida, Georgia and USC.

Personal: Born December 18, 1982… enrolled in liberal studies.