Clayton State University Athletics

A transfer from NCAA Division I Memphis that will be a huge addition to the Lakers in more ways than one… Brings a big, physical presence to the Clayton State defensive backline and an aggressive playing style… Redshirted at Clayton State in the 2006 season and set out last season with an injury… Will have two seasons of eligibility remaining in a Laker uniform.

Pre-Clayton State: Lettered two seasons each at Memphis… Head coach at Memphis was Richie Grant… Played in five of the first six games to start the 2005 season at Memphis before injuries forced him to sit out the remainder of the year ... Started both games of the Memphis Diadora Tournament against Centenary and Oral Roberts. .. Redshirted a Memphis in the 2004 season, but was a part of the Tigers’ Conference USA championship and NCAA Division I National Tournament team.

High School/Club: Product of Duluth High School, where he lettered in both cross-country and soccer ... High School head coach was Gregg Tavani… Racked up several honors and awards in soccer while in high school, including the Player of the Year, Best Sportsmanship Player, All County (twice), Coaches Award (twice), Most Valuable Player and Most Athletic ... Was the team captain for two years ... His Duluth team was the 2003 state runner-up and the 2002 state semifinalist ... Captained club team for four years ... Played club soccer for the No. 4 nationally-ranked Norcross Fury Gold coached by former U.S. National Team member Bruce Murray… Helped pace Norcross Fury Gold to the U-19 state championship.

Personal: Favorite food is Italian… Favorite television show is "Scrubs"… Favorite movie is "Batman – The Dark Knight"… Favorite sports team is the New York Yankees… Major is Psychology.