Nevada
Is expected to return to a starting position in the Wolf Pack linebacking corps after a breakout season last year ... Has been named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-WAC third team.

2007: Played in all 13 games with eight starts at one of the inside linebacker spots ... Was fifth on the team with 58 tackles ... Improved each time out and was a dominating presence by the end of the season ... Was second on the team with six pass breakups ... Finished fourth on the team in tackles for loss with 6.5 for a loss of 25 yards ... Recovered two fumbles and forced one ... Had a career-high 12 tackles at New Mexico State and 11 tackles at San Jose State ... Was given the team's Blackout Award for big hits.

2006: Played in 12 games with no starts ... Saw action on defense as a linebacker and on special teams ... Recorded one tackle ... Earned first career varsity letter ... Enrolled in the 2006 spring semester.

Junior College
Played for one year at West Los Angeles Community College.

High School
A graduate of Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, Calif. ... two-time all-city selection.

Personal
Born Jan. 19, 1985 ... Son of Sabrina Pumphrey ... Majoring in communications ... Brother Jeremiah plays at Oregon ... Has a younger sister, Sykia Johnson.

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