Nevada
Will compete for a starting job in the defensive backfield at one of the safety spots ... Should also see playing time on special teams.

2007: Played in 12 of Nevada’s 13 games with one start, which came against Fresno State ... Recorded 15 tackles, including one for a loss ... Notched first career interception against in-state rival UNLV ... Also a forced a fumble.

2006: Redshirted.

2005: Was pressed into duty as a true freshman, playing in seven games and starting three ... Recorded 24 tackles, 13 of them solos ... Made a career-high nine tackles at Boise State (four unassisted) ... Also added five tackles against Hawai'i and again at New Mexico State.

High School
A graduate of Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, Calif. ... Was named an All-Moore League selection in 2003 ... Was Cabrillo's co-MVP in 2004 ... Earned second-team All-Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team honors in 2003 ... Was also a second-team All-Los Angeles Times Southwest Region selection.

Personal
Born April 23, 1987 ... Mother is Pamela Shannon ... Major is speech communications.

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