2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES TYREN ALEXANDER 6 Florida (11/10/12) and vs. Western Kentucky (11/17/12). . 6-2 202 . added 10 tackles at Oklahoma So. LB 29 State. . . returned an intercep- Breaux Bridge, La. tion 38 yards for a touchdown vs. Tulane (10/6/12). . . recov- Breaux Bridge H.S. ered a fumble vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and forced one at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . 2012 (Freshman): Played in eight games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. . . earned third letter. missed the last five games of the regular season with a leg injury. . . had 11 tackles (8 solo) 2011 (Sophomore): Worked during the season. . . made a career-high five tackles, all solo, in his Cajuns debut vs. Lamar his way into the starting lineup (9/1/12). . . had two stops in consecutive games at Oklahoma State (9/15/12) and FIU late in the season, starting the (9/29/12). . . made one tackle in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter. regular season finale at Arizona High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach (11/26) and the New Orleans Paul Broussard. . . recorded 137 tackles, including 43 solo, as a senior, adding two fumble Bowl . . . played in nine games recoveries (one for a TD), two interceptions and two blocked punts. . . named District 5-4A with two starts, ending the year defensive MVP and the Powerade All-Acadiana Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. . . with 11 solo and 13 total tack- three-time all-district and All-Acadiana choice. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals. les. . . saw little action early in com and ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 86 outside linebacker by ESPN Scout Inc. the year, but broke into rotation Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1994 in Breaux Bridge, La. . . . son of Craig and Darla Alexander. . at Middle Tennessee (10/29), . is the middle of three children, having two sisters (Breoni & Eboni). . . volunteered time making three tackles. . . capped year with a five-tackle effort vs. San Diego State, including during two summers mowing lawns in his neighborhood. . . criminal justice major. his only TFL of the year. . . earned second letter. 2010 (Redshirt): Appeared in 10 games at defensive end. . . missed first two games recov- Alexander’s Career Statistics ering from a broken leg suffered during spring drills. . . first career start came at Florida Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Atlantic (Nov. 13). . . posted a season-high four tackles vs. Middle Tennessee and vs. FIU. . . 2012 9 9 3 12 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 garnered first career sack at Troy. . . had a tackle-for-loss at North Texas, at Troy and at Ole Totals 7 8 3 11 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Miss, while sharing a TFL vs. Middle Tennessee. 2009 (Freshman): Redshirted after rehabbing from a broken leg during spring drills. . . LaMARCUS ALLEN was a member of the Sun Belt Honor Roll. High School: Garnered all-state recognition as a senior at Foley High, playing for coach 6-2 190 Todd Watson. . . also earned all-county and all-region recognition after making 80 tackles Fr. WR 2 with 16 sacks as a senior to lead team to the state playoffs. . . selected to play in the New Iberia, La. Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game. Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1991 in Foley, Ala. . . . son of Michael and Brandie Anderson. . . has New Iberia Senior H.S. four brothers (Bax, Cody, Tyler & Beck). . . general studies major.

Anderson’s Career Statistics 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team in the fall and sat out the season as a redshirt to retain Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU his freshman eligibility. 2010 8 7 1 8 0 -0 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 1 High School: First team all-district honoree as a senior at New Iberia Senior High, playing 2011 9 11 2 13 1 -6 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 0 for coach Rick Hutson. . . caught 40 passes for almost 900 yards and 10 touchdowns as a 2012 13 70 35 105 8.5 -25 2 -13 1-38 1 -1 4 senior. . . lettered twice in football and three times in track. . . ran the 100, 200 and 400 Totals 30 88 38 126 9.5 -31 2 -13 1-38 1 -1 5 meters in track, helping team to a pair of regional championships. . . rated as a two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com and the No. 46 recruit in Louisiana by MaxPreps. Personal: Born Aug. 14, 1994 in Lufkin, Texas. . . son of John Allen and Shana Denman. . . OCTRAVIAN ANDERSON has one older brother (Jonathan). . . psychology major. 6-4 277 So. OL 68 JUSTIN ANDERSON Shreveport, La. 6-2 232 Evangel Christian Academy Sr. LB 34 2012 (Freshman): Saw action in six games as a reserve on Foley, Ala. the offensive line and on special teams. . . earned first letter. Foley H.S. 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience. High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Evangel Christian Academy, playing for coach Philip Deas. . . helped team to a 12-2 record and the Louisiana Class 2A state title 2012 (Junior): Started at inside linebacker in 13 games, earning the team’s linebacker as a senior. . . also played on state championship team as a junior. . . played in the Max award. . . led the team with 105 tackles (70 solo). . . added 8.5 tackles for loss (-25), two Emfinger All-American Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com. quarterback sacks (-13), an interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. . . Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1993 in Shreveport, La. . . . son of Charles Pennington and Brenda ranked seventh in the Sun Belt in tackles, averaging 8.1 per game. . . had six games of 10 or Blake. . . has two brothers (Terrance Anderson & Robert Blake) and one sister (Shamekia more tackles, including a career-high 12 at Troy (9/9/12) and in back-to-back games at No. Anderson). . . criminal justice major.

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 9 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES BORIS ANYAMA Jacksonville State: Rushed 100 times for 389 yards and a 6-3 221 touchdown as part of a 10-2 Jr. LB 35 season for the Gamecocks in Stafford, Texas 2010. . . also made on special teams stop. . . earned first let- Stafford H.S. ter. . . left JSU during the sum- mer of 2011. Ole Miss: Signed with the 2012 (Sophomore): Played in nine Rebels out of high school and games on special teams and as a redshirted during the 2009 reserve linebacker. . . made 21 tackles season. . . left the program (14 solo), five coming on special during the summer of 2010. teams. . . missed four games mid- 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the season (FIU, Tulane, UNT & Arkansas team during the Spring 2012 State) with a knee injury. . . made a semester after transferring career-high seven tackles (six solo) in from Jacksonville State. . . win at Troy (9/8/12) and came back originally signed with Mississippi. . . primarily used as a back in high school, he was moved the next week to make five stops to the secondary during spring drills. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll (three solo) at Oklahoma State for having a GPA above 3.0. (9/15/12). . . made three tackles in High School: Parade and U.S. Army All-America selection and 2007 Missisippi Mr. Football win over East Carolina in the New by the Clarion Ledger as a senior at South Panola High, playing for coach Lance Pogue . . . also Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter. earned All-America accolades from SuperPrep EA Sports after setting a Mississippi Class 5A 2011 (Freshman): Saw action in 11 record with 2,917 yards rushing and 35 TDs as a senior. . . tabbed as a first team junior All- games playing mostly on special American honors by EA Sports in 2007. . . first team all-state by the Clarion Ledger and the teams, missing only the FIU contest Mississippi Coaches Association as both a junior and senior. . . ranked as the No. 9 running (10/1). . . led the special teams with back in the nation by Rivals.com in 2008. . . helped team to four straight Mississippi Class 5A 16 (12 solo). . . made two or more state titles at South Panola, never losing a game in high school. . . spent the 2009 season at tackles five times. . . made a career-best four solo stops with a forced fumble, all coming on Hargrave Military Academy, where he was rated the No. 3 safety in the nation by Scout.com. special teams, in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State. . . named to the 2011-12 Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1990 in Batesville, Miss. . . . full name is Darius Raymond Barksdale, Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. but he is known by many as Tig, a nickname he earned as a child. . . is the oldest of four 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the receiving unit. . . named to the Sun Belt children, having three sisters (Telissa, Katilyn & Erin). . . general studies major. Conference Commissioner’s List. High School: Earned three letters in football and track and two letters in basketball. . . Barksdale’s Career Statistics played quarterback, running back, linebacker and defensive back. . . earned 2009 First Team Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU All-District 26-3A honors at running back and second team accolades at defensive back 2012 8 21 7 28 1 -2 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1991 in Houston, Texas. . . son of Callistus and Augusta Anyama. . Totals 8 21 7 28 1 -2 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 . is one of five children having three brothers (Best, Shelter & Easy) and one sister (Ivory). . . is a member of the Dean’s List at UL. . . biology major. DARRIEN BATISTE Anyama’s Career Statistics 6-2 237 Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Fr. DL 47 2011 11 12 4 16 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -1 0 2012 9 14 7 21 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Geismar, La. Totals 20 26 11 37 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -1 0 Dutchtown H.S.

DARIUS BARKSDALE 2012 (Redshirt): Promising member of the recruiting class who sat out the season as a 6-0 205 redshirt while practicing with the defensive linemen. Jr. S 5 High School: Three-time, first team all-district choice at Dutchtown High, playing for coach Batesville, Miss. Benny Saia. . . helped team to a 11-1 record as a senior and a 12-1 mark and a second place finish in the state as a junior. . . registered 50 or more tackles in junior and senior seasons Hargrave Military Academy and made 40 stops as a sophomore. . . lettered four times in football, twice in track and once Jacksonville State Univ. in basketball. . . threw the shot put in track and played power forward in basketball. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . selected to play in the Louisiana/Texas Bayou 2012 (Sophomore): Played eight games in the secondary and on special teams, starting Bowl. six. . . started the first three games (Lamar, at Troy and at Oklahoma State). . . later started Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . son of Mark and Angela Batiste. . . is the vs. UNT, Arkansas State and ULM. . . was hampered throughout the season by a leg injury youngest of three children, having one brother (Jeremy Matthews) and one sister (Bria). . . which later required surgery. . . was 11th on the team with 28 tackles (21 solo), adding one his uncle, Aubrey Matthews, played 11 seasons (1986-96) in the NFL with Detroit, Atlanta TFL. . . had three or more tackles in his first seven games. . . made a career-high five tackles and Green Bay. . . is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. . . graduated from high vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and at OSU (9/15/12). . . earned first letter. school with a 3.5 GPA. . . industrial technology major.

10 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES ZACH BOURQUE TERRANCE BROADWAY 6-0 180 6-2 211 Jr. LB 36 Jr. QB 8 Abbeville, La. Baton Rouge, La. North Vermilion H.S. Capitol H.S. Univ. of Houston

2012 (Sophomore): Was a regular on multiple special teams units in all 13 games. . . col- 2012 (Sophomore): Honorable lected four tackles. . . had an assisted stop vs. Tulane (10/6/12) and a solo tackle vs. South mention All-Sun Belt and LSWA Alabama (11/24/12). . . ended year by making two tackles on special teams vs. East Carolina Newcomer of the Year. . . began in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter. season as backup at quarterback, 2011 (Freshman): Played in eight games, primarily used on special teams. . . made solo but was thrust into the starting tackles vs. FIU and North Texas. . . earned first letter. lineup by injuries. . . played in all 13 2010 (Redshirt): Spent the year adjusting to the collegiate game. games, making nine starts. . . High School: Three-time all-district selection at North Vermilion High, playing for coach ranked third in the Sun Belt in pass- Tommy Byler. . . rushed for 1,101 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior, adding 70 tackles, ing efficiency (153.3), fourth in five forced fumbles and three defensive scores to earn first team all-district kudos. . . made total offense (277.8), seventh in 95 tackles with seven sacks and four forced fumbles as a junior. . . second team all-district passing average (218.6) and eighth pick as both a sophomore and junior. . . earned a total of nine varsity letters, including four in rushing (59.2). . . led the Sun Belt in football, two in both soccer and baseball and one in track. . . named the most outstanding in league games only in total athlete in the district as a senior when he finished third at the state Class 3A meet in the 400 offense (337.9) and passing effi- meters and sixth in the 100 meters. . . tabbed as the most outstanding track athlete in the ciency (164.6) and was fourth in parish. . . all-district choice in soccer as a junior and senior, including first team as a senior. both passing average (264.2) and Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Bryan and Sue Bourque. . . has one rushing (73.6). . . ranked 19th brother (Alex) and one sister (Olivia). . . insurance and risk management major. nationally in passing efficiency and 32nd in total offense. . . had three Bourque’s Career Statistics 100-yard rushing games, each com- Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU ing in the last four contests. . . set the school single-season record for total offense (3,611) 2011 8 2 0 2 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 and completion percentage (.654), was second in passing efficiency, third in passing yards 2012 13 2 2 4 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 (2,842), fifth in passing touchdowns (17) and eighth in total plays (434). . . named MVP of Totals 21 4 2 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 the New Orleans Bowl after completing 21-of-32 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown and rushing 15 times for 108 yards and a score. . . came off the bench in the first quarter at Troy (9/8/12) to lead Cajuns to a win, completing 10-of-16 passes for 146 yards and a touch- STEPHEN BRAUCHLE down. . . stepped in late in the first quarter vs. FIU (9/29/12), throwing for 228 yards and a 6-1 211 touchdown in a UL win. . . made first start vs. Tulane (10/6/12), throwing for 150 yards and So. K 33 a pair of touchdowns. . . threw for a career-high 374 yards with three TD’s vs. Arkansas State (10/23). . . named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 460 yards of Gulfport, Miss. total offense in win at ULM (11/3/12). . . was 23-for-32 for 373 yards and four touchdowns Gulfport H.S. against the Warhawks, rushing 14 times for 87 yards and a score. . . led the Cajuns back from Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. a 10-point deficit with 6:00 left vs. WKU (11/17/12), capping a 93-yard drive in the final 1:32 with a 14-yard touchdown run with 38 seconds left. . . was 23-for-32 for 258 yards against 2012 (Spring): Joined the Ragin’ Cajuns in January and took part in spring drills. the Hilltoppers, rushing 14 times for a career-high 145 yards and a touchdown. . . added his Junior College: Honorable mention NJCAA All-America as a freshman at Mississippi Gulf third 300-yard passing game of the year vs. South Alabama, throwing for 305 yards and a Coast CC, playing for coach Steve Campbell. . . was seven-for-nine in !eld goal attempts and pair of scores. . . closed regular season by picking up 123 yards on 15 carries, including a 50-of-54 extra points to help the team to a 9-2 record, a second place !nish in the state and career-long 77-yard TD run. . . earned first letter. No. 6 ranking nationally. . . !rst team NJCAA Region 23 selection. . . performed double-duty 2011 (Redshirt): Enrolled in class for the 2011 spring semester and sat out the season to during the fall, playing as a defender on the soccer team, scoring one goal in six games. . . No. meet NCAA transfer guidelines. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List. 3 ranked junior college kicker by 247Sports. . . also made o"cial visits to East Carolina and FIU. Houston: Attended Houston in Fall 2010 and played four games as a true freshman, making High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Gulfport High, playing for coach one start. . . came off the bench to complete five-of-eight passes for 84 yards and a TD at Mike Justice. . . was a perfect 10-for-10 in !eld goal attempts and 27-for-31 in extra points UCLA (Sept. 18). . . started in a 42-34 win over Tulane, completing 19-of-28 passes for 174 as a senior. . . also punted 41 times for 1,906 yards and a 46.5 average with 23 kicks inside yards. . . also had a TD passes vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 9) and at Memphis (Oct. 30). the 20. . . was three-for-seven in !eld goal attempts and 49-for-50 in extra points as a junior. High School: Rated fifth-best dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com in 2009- . . earned all-region honors as both a junior and senior. . . lettered four times in soccer in high 10 and 11th best player in Louisiana by Rivals.com. . . ranked as the No. 60 athlete in the school, playing on teams that went 28-5 during his tenure and winning the 2010 state title. nation by ESPN. . . first team all-state quarterback and first team all-district selection at Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1993 in Gulfport, Miss. . . . son of Steve and Lori Brauchle. . . is the Capitol High in Baton Rouge. . . was 135-of-221 for 2,140 yards with 20 touchdowns as a youngest of three children, having one brother (Brian) and one sister (Stephanie). . . exercise senior. . . finished an injury-plagued junior season with 1,257 yards passing, 12 touchdowns science major. and five interceptions, adding 500 yards rushing and another four scores. . . was an honor- able mention all-state, all-metro and all-district selection as a sophomore.

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Personal: Born April 16, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Connie Richerson . . has one . . rated as a three-star prospect by sister (Mariah). . . has a son, Terrance Joseph Broadway II (2). . . played in high school with Scout.com. . . ranked the No. 22 recruit current UL teammate Bradley Brown. . . general studies major. in Mississippi. . . posted 45 tackles, Broadway’s Career Statistics seven pass breakups and three intercep- Passing Rushing tions in 2011. . . played in the Mississippi Year A-C-I Pct Yds TD E! Att Yds Avg TD Junior College All-State Game. 2010 * 42-30-1 .714 424 3 175.0 19 72 3.8 0 High School: Two-time all-region 2012 315-206-9 .654 2,842 17 153.3 119 769 6.5 9 choice at Gautier High, playing for coach Totals 357-236-10 .661 3,266 20 155.1 19 72 3.8 0 Arlton Hudson. . . lettered four times in football, three in both tennis and bas- * - Stats compiled at the University of Houston ketball and once in soccer. . . received all-region kudos as a senior in tennis. JOHN BROUSSARD Personal: Born March 4, 1991 in Virginia Beach, Va. . . . son of Paul and 6-1 201 Bobbie Burrowes. . . is the youngest of Jr. DS 82 three children, having one brother Lafayette, La. (Sean) and one sister (Serena). . . was a Lafayette H.S. member of the Beta Club in high school. . . general studies major. Burrowes’ Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2012 (Sophomore): Handled long-snap- 2012 13 5 1 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 ping chores on all punts in 12 games, miss- Totals 13 5 1 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 ing the regular season finale at Florida Atlantic with a fractured finger. . . was per- fect on all 55 snaps, giving him a streak of JAMES BUTLER 108 straight over two seasons. . . assisted 6-3 205 on two tackles on punts during the year, Jr. WR 11 both coming at Troy (9/8/12). . . earned second letter. Luling, La. 2011 (Freshman): Took over long-snap- Hahnville H.S. ping chores on both punts and placements in the final five games of the year. . . was perfect on all 53 long snaps (29 punt & 24 2012 (Sophomore): Made his placements). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun return from major knee surgery, Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for seeing action in every game as having a GPA above 3.5. . . earned first letter. a reserve receiver. . . caught 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. nine passes for 97 yards and a . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List. pair of scores. . . opened year High School: Lettered twice in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark Barousse. with two grabs for 20 yards in . .also lettered twice throwing the discus on the track team. win over Lamar (9/1/12). . . Personal: Born June 14, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Gerald and Julie Broussard. . . his .scored first touchdown on a father both played (1979-83) and coached (1986-98 & 2008-10) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. . . four-yard pass from Terrance exercise science major. Broadway in the final seconds against Arkansas State WILL BURROWES (10/23/12). . . made a season- high three catches for 47 yards 6-0 202 at ULM (11/3/12), including a Sr. DB 20 season-long 26 yard effort. . . Perkinston, Miss. closed regular season with a Gautier H.S. 15-yard TD catch at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . made one Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. catch for four yards in the New Orleans Bowl. . . finished spring drills by being named the most improved player of the 2012 (Junior): Served as a member of the special teams coverage units, seeing action in offense. . . earned second letter. every game. . . made six tackles (five solo). . . had two tackles (one solo) in win at Troy 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his (9/8/12) and added two solo stops vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . made one tackle vs. East Carolina in left knee during preseason camp, requiring season-ending surgery. . . returned to take part the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter. in limited drills during spring practice and is expected to be ready by preseason camp. 2011: Joined the team in January and took part in spring drills. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. Mississippi Gulf Coast: Helped team to a 10-2 record and a win over Blinn College in the . . made 14 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown, ranking ninth on the squad in catches, Mississippi Bowl as a sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast, playing for coach Steve Campbell. seventh in yards and fifth in yards-per-catch (14.3). . . made first three career receptions on

12 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES consecutive snaps vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, the last being a 35-yard TD. . . top game came MONTREL CARTER in the season finale at ULM with six catches for 86 yards, including a long of 45. High School: Three-time letterman in football and track. . . helped Hahnville to the District 5-10 188 6-5A title as a senior, hauling in 65 receptions for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns. . . also So. RB 3 played safety. . . all-district selection in both 2008 and 2009. Cecilia, La. Personal: Born March 4, 1992. . . son of James and Lynette Butler. . . has two sisters (Sade & Jada). . . criminal justice major. Cecilia H.S.

Butler’s Career Statistics Year Rec Yds Avg TD 2012 (Freshman): Earned the starting 2010 14 200 14.3 1 assignment at running back for the sea- 2012 9 97 10.8 2 son opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . rushed Totals 23 297 12.9 3 six times for 27 yards in the first quarter before being sidelined with a torn ACL in his left knee, requiring season-ending NICK BYRNE surgery. . . returned to take part in lim- 6-3 221 ited drills during spring practice. . . Fr. TE 81 earned first letter. 2011 (Redshirt): Redshirted in order Rogers, Ark. to have the time to adapt to the colle- Har-Ber H.S. giate game and get bigger and stronger in the weight room. High School: Rated three-star pros- 2013: Was an early enrollee in January, joining team and pect by Scout.com and the nation’s taking part in spring drills. . . caught two passes for 54 yards, including a 49-yard reception, 116th-best running back. . . earned first in the spring game. team All-Acadiana and honorable men- High School: First team all-state selection as a senior at Har-Ber High, playing for coach Chris tion all-state honors as a senior. . . Wood. . . caught 43 passes for 715 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. . . was also named named district offensive MVP after accounting for 21 touchdowns and nearly 2,400 all-pur- all-conference and all-region while being tabbed for the KURM Dream Team. . . totaled 72 pose yards. . . rushed for 1,529 yards and 15 scores. . . averaged 43.1 yards on seven punt catches for 1,182 yards and 17 touchdowns over his !nal two seasons. . . was ranked as the returns with three TDs and 16.3 yards on seven kickoff returns with one score. . . first team No. 9 player in the state by Rivals.com. . . turned down o#ers from ULM and Arkansas State all-district selection as a junior in 2009 when he accounted for more than 1,750 all-purpose to sign with Louisiana. yards and 13 TDs. . . rushed for 882 yards and nine touchdowns and caught passes for 224 Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1994 in Clear!eld, Pa. . . . son of Je# Byrne and Holly Michael. . . is yards and one TD. . . excelled as a returns specialist, averaging 17.2 yards and a TD on 13 punt the youngest of three children, having on brother and one sister. . . his older brother, Jake, is returns (224 yards total) and 37.6 yards and two TDs on 12 kickoff returns (451 yards). a member of the Houston Texans. . . management major. Personal: Born May 14, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Marcus Carter and SueAnna Williams. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Kaleb) and one sister DANIEL CADONA (Victoria). . . his father played football at Louisiana, lettering in 1993. . . criminal justice major. 6-4 218 Jr. P 48 BILLY CHRISTIAN Darwin, N.T., Australia 5-11 180 Toowoomba Secondary Jr. WR 27 Sulphur, La.

2013: Signed during the early signing period in December and enrolled in classes in January. St. Louis Catholic H.S. . . took part in spring drills. . . was tabbed the most improved player among big skill players during o#-season conditioning, taking into account improved work ethic, strength 2012 (Sophomore): Did not see any game action after switching to receiver from practic- improvement and attitude. ing in the secondary in 2011. Grammar School: Played both Australian Rules Football and Rugby while attending 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action, practicing in the secondary. . . lettered on Toowoomba Grammar School. . . represented the Northern Territory in the Australian Rules the Louisiana track team, posting the 11th best throw of the year in the javelin (197-9). Football Under 18 state tournament in both 2006 and 2007. . . caught the attention of college 2010 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . finished sixth in the javelin at the Sun coaches when he averaged almost 50 yards per punt at a kicking camp in Las Vegas. . . a Belt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships with a throw of 191-11 to earn All-Sun three-star recruit, he was ranked as the No. 3 punting prospect nationally by Scout.com. . . Belt honors. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in both track and chose Louisiana over UCLA. football. Personal: Born Jan. 10, 1988 in Canberra, Australia. . . son of Ray and Julie Cadona. . . is High School: Three-time all-district choice at St. Louis Catholic High, playing for coach one of six children, having three brothers (Jacob, Jorge & Vincent) and two sisters (Claudia & Mike Johns. . . played on both sides of the ball as a senior, seeing action at both quarterback Grace). . . general studies major. and safety. . . served as team captain as a senior, helping team to an 8-3 record and the second round of the state playoffs. . . earned a total of 11 letters in high school, including four each in football and golf, two in track and one in soccer. . . two-time all-district pick in track, competing in the javelin and 300 hurdles. . . played goalie on the soccer team as a freshman.

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 13 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1990 in Lake Charles, La. . . . son of Wendell Christian and Valerie KARMICHAEL DUNBAR McCullough. . . has one older sister (Melissa). . . has been a member of the Dean’s List every semester at UL. . . is active in the Kinesiology Professional Association, the Student Alumni 6-2 305 Association and Kappa Sigma fraternity at UL. . . is a member of the Dean’s List and Fr. DL 94 President’s List. . . health promotion and wellness major. Prior Lake, Minn. Prior Lake H.S. ALLEN CUMMINS 6-0 239 Fr. OL 2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the defensive linemen. . . completed the 2013 spring season by making four tackles, including a sack, in the spring game. Hattiesburg, Miss. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Prior Lake High, playing for Oak Grove H.S. coach Matt Gegenheimer. . . totaled 49 tackles as a senior including 5.0 sacks, helping team to an 8-3 record, advancing to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . voted the team’s best offensive lineman. . . played on both sides of the ball spending time at defensive tackle High School: Three-time letterman in football at Oak Grove High, playing for coach Nevel along with being a starter on the offensive line. . . rated as a two-star recruit by Scout.com Bar. . . helped team to a 30-9 record in his three seasons, starting on the offensive line as and in the Top 25 among Minnesota prospects. both a junior and senior. . . also lettered twice in powerlifting, leading team to a state title Personal: Born March 8, 1994 in Opelousas, La. . . full name is Karmichael Mackenzie as a senior, setting state record for points scored by a team. Dunbar II. . . son of Karl and Pamela Dunbar. . . is the oldest of three children, having two Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1994 in Meridian, Miss. . . . son of Paul and Kathy Cummins. . . has sisters (Mickel & Nickolette). . . his father played collegiately at LSU and several seasons in two brothers (Eli & Ethan). . . was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high the NFL and is currently the defensive line coach for the New York Jets. . . was a member of school. . . honors student who graduated with special honors. . . volunteered time helping the band in high school. . . management major. coach Pee Wee football. . . petroleum engineering major. DEVIN FIGARO ZACHARY DeGRANGE 6-3 190 5-10 186 Sr. WR 84 So. S Lafayette, La. New Orleans, La. Lafayette H.S. St. Augustine H.S. Tulane Univ.

2012 (Junior): Played in five games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams. . . 2012 (Freshman): Did not see any action as a reserve in the secondary. . . finished 2013 made three catches for 24 yards. . . caught a 12-yard pass in the second half vs. Lamar spring drills by making five tackles in the spring game. (9/1/12). . . added a career-high two catches for 12 yards vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on and took part in preseason camp. . . red- earned first letter. shirted during the season as a member of the secondary. 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on after two seasons at Tulane. . . redshirted High School: First team all-district and first team all-metro choice as a senior at St. during the season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines. Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . helped team to a 10-3 record, reaching Tulane: Played in 21 games over two seasons (2009-10), making 23 catches for 302 yards the quarterfinals of the state tourney. . . also lettered twice in baseball. and one touchdown. . . was fifth on the team with 19 catches for 259 yards and a TD as a Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Drake and Lucinda DeGrange. sophomore. . . ended the year with a career-best eight catches totaling 79 yards vs. Marshall . . has one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Maddie). . . was a member of the Honor Roll as a (11/27). . . made four receptions for a junior in high school. . . enjoys salt water fishing. . . criminal justice major. career-best 95 yards vs. Houston (9/25), making a 36-yard TD catch and a 49-yard grab, the longest of his REMAINE DOUGLAS career. . . played in 11 games as a true 6-3 280 freshman in 2009. . . finished the year Fr. DL 99 with four receptions for 43 yards. High School: Played the 2008 season Parkman, Fla. at Hargrave Military Academy for coach Stoneman Douglas H.S. Robert Prunty. . . helped Hargrave go 10-1, including games against East Carolina, Marshall, Navy and 2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the defensive linemen. Tennessee’s junior varsity teams...for High School: First team All-Broward County as a senior at Stoneman Douglas High, playing the season, had 25 catches for 640 for coach Al Lang. . . had 50 tackles, including eight tackles for loss and seven quarterback yards and nine touchdowns. . . three- sacks as a senior. . . was the MVP of the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star game. . . lettered year letterman at Lafayette High for four times in football, being named the team’s most improved defensive lineman as a junior coach Mark Barousse. . . named three- and team MVP as a senior. star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout. Personal: Born April 11, 1994 in Jamaica. . . son of Osmond and Marcia Douglas. . . has com. . . helped lead Lions to 16 wins as three brothers (Lewayne, Ryan & Courtney) and one sister (Carla). . . volunteered time as a a prepster, including trips to the state basketball and soccer youth coach. . . sports management major.

14 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES playoffs all three years and the District 2-5A title as a junior. . . named first-team all-district 2011 (Sophomore): Played in 11 as a senior after catching 28 passes for 678 yards and five touchdowns...as a junior, had over games as a reserve in the secondary 700 yards and nine scores receiving. . . also lettered four years in basketball where he helped and on special teams. . . made nine team win the 5A state title as a senior en route to claiming first-team All-Acadiana and tackles (six solo) during the season, second-team all-district recognition. including three on special teams. . . Personal: Born April 21, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Kevin and Diane Figaro. . . has two did not play at Oklahoma State and brothers (Kamari & Jevon) and one sister (Ramonie). . . his father was a standout on the UL against FIU. . . made a career-high basketball team from 1977-81, played in the NBA for three years with the Atlanta Hawks and three tackles in the New Orleans Los Angeles Clippers and was inducted into the UL Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. . . his uncle, Bowl win over San Diego State Cedric Figaro, played football at Notre Dame and went on to play eight seasons as a line- (12/17). . . had single tackles in six backer in the NFL. . . general studies major. other contests. . . earned first letter. 2010 (Freshman): Did not com- Figaro’s Career Statistics pete after sustaining a knee injury Year Rec Yds Avg TD during spring drills. 2009 * 4 43 10.8 0 2009 (Redshirt): Did not compete 2010 * 19 259 13.6 1 during the season. . . spent season 2012 3 24 8.0 0 recovering from ACL surgery from an Totals 26 326 12.5 1 injury suffered during spring prac- tice. . . was awarded second redshirt * - Stats compiled at Tulane year, and sixth year of eligibility, by the NCAA in the spring of 2013. KEVIN FOUQUIER 2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. High School: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior. . . played in the Dade- 6-4 232 Broward All-Star Game. . . posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a Fr. LB 44 senior. . . made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior. Lafayette, La. Personal: Born May 25, 1990 in Pompano Beach, Fla. . . . son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis. . . has one brother (Roderick) and one sister (Ashley). . . is slated to graduate in December, Comeaux H.S. 2012. . . received his bachelor’s degree in general studies in December, 2012 and is working towards a second degree in criminal justice.

2012 (Redshirt): Enrolled for the spring semester after graduating early from high school Gillis’ Career Statistics and took part in spring drills. . . redshirted during the fall to maintain his freshman eligibil- Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU ity. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for having a GPA above 2011 11 6 3 9 0 -0 0 -0 0-0 0 -0 0 3.5. 2012 13 46 29 75 0 -0 0 -0 5-50 1 -0 0 High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Comeaux High, playing for coach Totals 24 52 32 84 0 -0 0 -0 5-50 1 -0 0 Kevin Magee. . . three-year starter in football, playing free safety as both a sophomore and senior and quarterback as a sophomore and junior. . . also earned first team all-district honors as a junior. . . rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc and the No. 54 prospect JAKE GUIDRY in Louisiana by ESPN Scout Inc. . . lettered twice in basketball. 5-10 200 Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1992 in College Station, Texas. . . son of Kevin and Christine Fouquier. So. DS 40 . . has three sisters (Carmen, Analise & Victoria). . . his father served as the defensive coordi- nator at UL from 2007-10. . . political science & pre-law major. Carencro, La. Carencro H.S. RODNEY GILLIS 5-11 186 2012 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while practicing with the specialists on the Sr. S 21 special teams as a deep snapper and holder. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in time for fall camp and redshirted. High School: Second team all-district pick as a senior at Carencro High. . . four-year starter St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. in high school, playing on the defensive line while also handling the long snapping chores. . . helped team to a district title as a freshman as part of a 9-3 season. . . also lettered three times in baseball, playing third base and catcher. . . earned first team all-state honors as a 2012 (Junior): Starter at free safety in 13 games. . . finished second on the team with 75 senior in baseball and was a three-time all-district choice, including first team accolades as tackles (46 solo) with a team-best five interceptions. . . celebrated his first career start by a junior and senior. intercepting a pass and recovering a fumble in season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a Personal: Born May 19, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Karl and Susan Guidry. . . has one career-high 12 tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . intercepted a pass in the first three older sister (Taylor). . . was a member of the honor roll in high school. . . has volunteered home games (Lamar, FIU & Tulane) and added road picks at ULM (11/3/12) and Florida time the last three years working with the Special Olympics. . . management major. Atlantic (12/1/12). . . also made 12 tackles at North Texas (10/16/12). . . finished year with a six-tackle effort in New Orleans Bowl win. . . earned second letter.

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BROOKS HAACK solo), including a pair of quarterback sacks (-13 yards). . . made two tackles, including a four-yard sack, in win over Nicholls State (9/17). . . also made two tackles at Arizona (11/26). 6-1 215 . . closed the year by making a nine-yard sack in the first quarter of the New Orleans Bowl. . Fr. QB 16 . earned first letter. Katy, Texas High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Natchez High, playing for coach Lance Reed. . . rated three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . played in the 24th annual Alabama- Katy H.S. Mississippi All-Star Classic. . . received Class 6A first team all-state honors by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as a senior. . . first team All-Metro in 2009 by the Natchez Democrat. . . started on the offensive and defensive lines. . . recorded 32 knockdowns and graded 85 2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted while practicing with the quarterbacks. . . traveled for games percent as an offensive lineman. . . as a defensive lineman, had 24 solo tackles, 16 assists, at North Texas (10/16/12) and Florida (11/10/12) as the No. 3 quarterback but did not see four tackles-for-loss, four sacks, five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one fum- any game action. ble recovery. High School: Honorable mention Class 5A all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writer’s Personal: Born July 27, 1993 in Natchez, Miss. . . . son of Michael and Clementine Hamilton. Association as a senior at Katy High, playing for coach Gary Joseph. . . helped lead team to a . . is the youngest of four children, having two brothers (Michael, Jr. & J.D.) and one sister 41-3 record over his final three seasons, including a 27-3 mark as a starter. . . threw for 1,991 (Susan). . .general studies major. yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season to earn District MVP honors. . . led Katy to a 12-1 record and the regional finals as a senior. . . received all-district kudos after guiding team to Hamilton’s Career Statistics a 13-1 record and the state quarterfinals as a junior. . . was a member of the team that won Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU the state title as a freshman in 2008. . . a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . rated No. 143 2011 13 6 2 8 2 -13 2 -13 0 0 -0 0 nationally and 20th in Texas by MaxPreps and the No. 71 QB by ESPN Scout Inc. 2012 12 18 11 29 8 -32 3 -24 0 0 -3 0 Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1993 in Lawrence, Kan. . . . son of Kalum and Leslie Haack. . . has Totals 25 24 13 37 10 -45 5 -37 0 0 -3 0 one older sister, Matte, who was an all-region softball player for the Ragin’ Cajuns (2011-12). . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . was active as a peer mentor in high school. . . volunteered time reading to kids and helping out as a youth sports coach. ALONZO HARRIS . . marketing major. 6-1 216 Jr. RB 46 JUSTIN HAMILTON Gadsden, Ala. 6-2 295 Gadsden City H.S. Jr. DL 74

Natchez, Miss. 2012 (Sophomore): Started nine Natchez H.S. of the 12 games that he played. . . missed the South Alabama game (11/24/12) with an injury. . . 2012 (Sophomore): Started 11 of the 12 games that he played. . . was suspended by the ranked fourth in the Sun Belt in Sun Belt for the Oklahoma State game (9/5/12) and came off the bench vs. ULM when the rushing, carrying 170 times for 881 Cajuns used a dime defensive setup. . . finished the year with 29 tackles (18 solo), adding yards and a team-high 10 touch- three sacks (-24) and eight TFL (-32). . . opened year with four tackles vs. Lamar (9/1/12), downs. . . had five 100-yard rush- including four TFL (-13), a sack (-7) and two forced fumbles to earn him Sun Belt Defensive ing games, including in each of the Player of the Week accord. . . had a career-high six tackles at North Texas (10/16/12). . . made last three games of the year. . . four tackles with a TFL vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans Bowl. . . had two or more tackles rushed 21 times for 137 yards and a eight times. . . earned second letter. touchdown in win at Troy (9/8/12), 2011 (Freshman): Worked his way into the playing rotation as a first-year freshman, com- earning him LSWA Offensive Player ing off the bench to see action in all 13 games. . . finished the year with eight tackles (six of the Week honors. . . keyed win over Tulane (10/6/12) by gaining 123 yards and a TD on 23 carries. . . ended year with consecutive 100- yard efforts, picking up 104 yards on 10 carries vs. WKU (11/17/12) and 127 yards and three touch- downs at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . rushed 21 times for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the New Orleans Bowl win over East Carolina. . . scored on a career-long 68-yard run in the second quarter vs. ECU. . . earned second letter. 2011 (Freshman): Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honoree after ranking fifth in the league with 700 yards rushing and sixth with eight rushing touchdowns. . . also tabbed the team’s offensive newcomer of the year. . . played in 12 games, starting the last nine games of the year. . . did not play against Kent State. . . rushed 163 times for a 4.3 average. . . also caught 15 passes for 146 yards and a score. . . carried 11 times for 76 yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . picked up 54 yards on 10 carries with a TD at FIU (9/24), starting a stretch of three straight

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So. LB 39 High School: First team all-state choice by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a senior at Gadsden City High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . rushed for 1,755 yards in 12 Homestead, Fla. games (146.3 ypg) with 21 rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a 10-4 record and Class South Dade Senior H.S. 6A quarterfinals appearance.. . . rated No. 2 national fullback prospect and three-star recruit by Scout.com. . . listed as a Top 40 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com. . . rushed for 1,040 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground during his junior season, helping school to first- 2012 (Freshman): Saw action in all ever 11-win season. 13 games as a linebacker and on spe- Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. . . . son of Alonzo Rhodes and Tywanna cial teams. . . voted defensive new- Williams. . . is the youngest of five children, having one brother (Marcus) and three sisters comer of the year. . . earned first start (Shakemia, Shekethia & Jenifer). . . broadcasting major. at ULM (11/3/12). . . one of just three true-freshmen to see action. . . made Harris’ Career Statistics 21 tackles (17 solo) with a tackle for Rushing Receiving loss (-3), two quarterback hurries and Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD one pass breakup. . . had a career-high 2011 163 700 4.3 8 15 146 9.7 1 five tackles vs. Arkansas State 2012 170 881 5.2 10 4 27 6.8 0 (10/23/12). . . had four tackles vs. Totals 333 1,581 4.7 18 19 173 9.1 1 Tulane (10/6/12). . . finished season by matching his career-high with five ANDREW HEBERT tackles, all solo, vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first let- 6-2 225 ter. Sr. LB 31 High School: First team all-county choice as a senior at South Dade High, playing for coach Lafayette, La. Greg Dentiono. . . made 102 tackles, with 15 tackles-for-loss and three interceptions, as a senior to garner team MVP honors. . . played in the Broward County All-Star game. . . second Teurlings Catholic H.S. team all-county pick as a sophomore, helping team to an 11-2 record. . . rated as a two-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. . . listed as a Top 35 Dade County Prospect by the Miami Herald. . . lettered twice in both football and wrestling. . . . finished sixth in the 2012 (Junior): Moves back to linebacker for his senior season, the position he played dur- state at 195 pounds as a senior, helping team to a second place finish. ing his first three years, after playing tight end in 2012. . . played in one game as a reserve Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Homestead, Fla. . . . son of C.A. and Betty Hill. . . has four in a deep and talented tight end corps. . . finished 2013 spring practice by making a game- brothers (Jeremy, Chandler, Chei & Deion) and one sister (Ashley). . . criminal justice major. high nine tackles in the spring game. . . earned his third letter. 2011 (Sophomore): Played in eight games at linebacker, earning his only start vs. Middle Hill’s Career Statistics Tennessee (10/29). . . did not play in the final three games. . . finished year with seven Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and a quarterback hurry. . . 2012 13 17 4 21 1 -3 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 registered his lone sack for seven yards vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . made a career-high five Totals 13 17 4 21 1 -3 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 tackles (four solo) vs. Middle Tennessee. . . earned second letter. 2010 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at linebacker, starting four. . . made the first of three consecutive starts at Troy. . . also started season finale at ULM. . . had 13 of 20 tackles during ANDRE HUVAL those four starts, including a season-best four tackles at Troy. . . first career tackle on defense 6-2 285 was a sack for loss of six yards vs. ASU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. Sr. C 71 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. High School: Was a four-year starter. . . played defensive end as a freshman before playing Scott, La. tight end as a sophomore. . . had 58 receptions for 930 yards and eight scores to earn first St. Thomas More H.S. team Class 3A all-state honors. . . moved to running back as a junior. . . remained at running back for senior season, but also saw time at strong safety. . . had 166 carries for 1,113 yards and 12 scores, adding 18 catches for 173 yards in final prep season. 2012 (Junior): Second team All-Sun Belt choice. . . started all 13 games at center, playing Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1990 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Jay and Denise Hebert. . . is the all but 12 snaps. . . first team Capital One Academic All-District choice. . . named to the middle of three children, having two sisters (Jencie & Selina). . . his father and uncle (Jed) Rimington Trophy preseason watch list. . . earned third letter. both played for the Cajuns from 1983-86. . . industrial technology major. 2011 (Sophomore): Named to the 2012 Rimington Trophy Pre-season Watch List after starting all 13 games at center. . . recipient of the team’s Awardmasters Academic Excellence Award. . . led the offensive line by playing 925 of the 936 offensive snaps during the year,

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playing every snap in 11 games. Jackson’s Career Rushing Statistics . . did not play on six downs vs. Year Att Yds Avg TD Oklahoma State (9/3) and five 2012 2 4 2.0 1 vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . Totals 2 4 2.0 1 was third on the team with 19 Jackson’s Career Rushing Statistics knockdown blocks. . . named to Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU the 2011-12 Sun Belt 2012 7 2 1 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Conference Commissioner’s List Totals 7 2 1 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 for having a GPA above 3.5. . . earned second letter. 2010 (Freshman): Saw time JARED JOHNSON in nine games at guard, earning 6-5 215 first career start at Ohio. . . missed two of the first three Fr. WR 83 games while recovering from a Minden, La. concussion. . . an ankle injury Minden H.S. kept him out of the Troy contest. . . played 300 snaps, including a season-best 50 vs. WKU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. 2012 (Redshirt): Promising young receiver who redshirted during his initial season with High School: Two-time all-state choice at St. Thomas More High, playing for coach Jim Hightower. . . three-time letterman in football and track. . . three-time all-district selection. the Cajuns. . . tabbed the most improved player among skill players during o#-season . . played in the 2010 Bayou Bowl. conditioning, taking into account improved work ethic, strength improvement and Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Terry and Anette Huval. . . has two attitude. . . caught !ve passes for 84 yards in the spring game. younger brothers (Phillip & Luke). . . is a member of Beta Alpha Psi financial information High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Minden High, playing for coach honorary. . . accounting major. Randy Peters. . . made 59 catches for 1,130 yards and 12 TDs as a senior, earning all-area and all-district kudos for the second straight season. . . lettered three times in football and twice in both basketball and tennis. . . helped team to a 51-14 record in two basketball seasons MARCUS JACKSON and played on a pair of tennis teams that advanced to the regionals. . . rated as a two-star 5-11 201 prospect on Scout.com. Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1994 in Pine Bluff, Ark. . . . son of Kreesha Bennett. . . has two So. RB 28 younger sisters (Ciara Snelling & Paige Bennett). . . was a member of the Nature Club and Goshen, Ala. Future Business Leaders of America in high school. . . helped the community as part of the Goshen H.S. Kudos Club. . . exercise science major.

RICKY JOHNSON 2012 (Freshman): Reserve running back and special teams 6-2 203 standout who saw action in Sr. WR 9 seven of the first eight games. . Lafayette, La. . did not see any action in the opener against Lamar but came Carencro H.S. back to play in the next seven Tulsa University games. . . was sidelined for the remainder of the year by a torn 2012 (Redshirt): Enrolled in time for the start of fall semester. . . did not participate in ACL in his left knee suffered practice during the fall, joining the team in January, 2013. . . caught three passes for 29 against ULM (11/3/12). . . car- yards, including a two-yard touchdown, in the spring game. ried twice for four yards and a Tulsa: Played in 35 games in three seasons with the Golden Hurricane, making 13 starts. . touchdown, rushing one time . made 44 catches for 659 yards with seven touchdowns during his career. . . closed Tulsa for a yard at Oklahoma State career by making starting two of the 13 games in 2011, making 14 catches for 197 yards and (9/15/12) and scoring on a four scores. . . had a 13-yard touchdown catch at Boise State (9/24/11). . . had a season-best three-yard run vs. Tulane 41-yard catch for a score at Rice (10/22/11). . . made a season-high three catches for 43 yards (10/6/12). . . made three special and a touchdown vs. North Texas (10/1/11). . . started 10 of the 13 games as a sophomore teams tackles, including solo stops vs. Oklahoma State and ULM. . . earned first letter. in 2010, scoring one touchdown. . . made two catches for 57 yards, including a 40-yard 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt, gaining a year of experience while work- touchdown at Southern Miss (11/26/10). . . had three catches for 52 yards at Notre Dame ing with the offensive backfield. (10/30/10). . . made two catches for a career-high 61 yards vs. Bowling Green (9/11/10). . . High School: Named to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 as a senior at Goshen High, playing for played in nine games with one start as a freshman in 2009. . . earned Conference USA All- coach Bart Snyder. . . ran for 4,087 yards with 58 touchdowns during his high school career. Freshmen honors after making eight catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns. . . made . . ran 103 times for 1,380 yards (13.4 ypc) with 20 touchdowns as a senior. . . had 129 carries two catches for 38 yards and a score vs. Houston. for 1,241 yards with 14 TDs as a junior and 1,466 yards and 24 TDs as a sophomore. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1991 in Goshen, Ala. . . son of Edward Jackson and Doris Teague. . coachn Mac Barousse. . .played quarterback, receiver and running back on offense and in the . has one older brother (Derek). . . general studies major. secondary on defense. . . tallied 600 yards rushing, 250 yards receiving and passed for 200 yards and four touchdowns as a senior. . . added 20 tackles and three interceptions as a

18 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES senior. . . first team all-district, first team All-Acadiana and honorable mention all-state pick in 11 of the 12 games and multiple as a junior after rushing for 1,100 yards and 18 touchdowns. . . also caught passes for more tackles in six games. . . finished the than 200 yards and threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns. . . lettered four times in foot- regular season by making six tack- ball. . . was a three star recruit by Rivals.com. les at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1991 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Andrea Hayman. . . is then set a career-high with eight tackles oldest of four children, having two brothers (Miguel & Malik) and one sister (Taylor). . . (seven solo) in New Orleans Bowl general studies major. win over East Carolina. . . earned second letter. Johnson’s Career Statistics 2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 Year Rec Yds Avg TD games as a first-year freshman, 2009 * 8 111 13.9 2 earning four starts. . . . did not play 2010 * 22 351 16.0 1 in the Florida Atlantic contest. . . 2011 * 14 197 14.1 4 ranked 13th on the team with 22 Totals 44 659 15.0 7 tackles (10 solo), adding two quar-

* - Stats compiled at the Tulsa University terback sacks. . . started the first four games of the year, registering 16 of his tackles in those contests. . TERRY JOHNSON . opened year with five tackles at 6-2 275 Oklahoma State (9/3) and added six stops with a sack (-5 yards) at Jr. OL 72 Kent State (9/10). . . made four Oxford, Miss. tackles and a QB sack (-2 yards) vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . added four tackles, all assisted, Oxford H.S. at WKU (10/22). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. . . graduated early and Northwest Mississippi C.C. enrolled in classes at UL in January 2011. . . earned first letter. High School: First team all-state by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as a senior at 2012 (Sophomore): Played in 10 Mendenhall High, playing for coach Chris Peterson. . . finished the 2010 season with 106 games as a reserve on the offensive tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star line and on special teams. . . signed Classic. . . rated two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. with the Cajuns during the junior Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1993 in Jackson, Miss. . . . son of Rochea and Angela Johnson. . . college signing period in December has one older brother (Rochea, Jr.). . . given name is Brandon but prefers to go by Trae. . . and enrolled at the university in exercise science major. January, 2012. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Johnson’s Career Statistics Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. . . Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU earned first letter. 2011 12 10 12 22 2 -7 2 -7 0 0 -0 0 Junior College: Started at right 2012 13 22 7 29 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 guard in his only season at NW Totals 25 32 19 51 2 -7 2 -7 0 0 -0 0 Mississippi CC, playing for coach Ricky Woods. . . started all eight DOMINICK JONES games that he played in as a fresh- man, helping team to a 6-3 record. 5-11 174 High School: Second team all- Fr. CB state choice as a senior at Oxford New Orleans, La. High, playing for coach Johnny Hill. . . helped team to a 9-4 record and a berth in the state Class 5A playoffs as a senior. . . played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game as a senior. St. Augustine H.S. Personal: Born April 14, 1993. . . son of Terry, Sr. and Wilma Johnson. . . is the youngest of six children, having three brothers (Gino, Justin & James) and two sisters (Ashley & Treus). . . his brother, Justin, was a two-year starter in basketball at Mississippi from 2001-05. . . 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for summer workouts and sat out the season as a red- played in high school with current Cajun Larry Pettis. . . visual arts major. shirt. . . practiced with the defensive backs. . . completed the 2013 spring season by making three tackles in the spring game. High School: Honorable mention all-state and first team all-district as a senior at St. TRAE JOHNSON Augustine High, playing for coach David Johnson. . . made 40 tackles with three intercep- 6-1 232 tions as a senior, receiving the team’s defensive skill player of the year. . . helped team to a 26-8 record in his three seasons, winning a district title as a senior. . . lettered as a freshman Jr. LB 38 in baseball, playing shortstop, third base and pitcher. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Mendenhall, Miss. ESPN Scout Inc. and ranked as the No. 76 cornerback in the nation by ESPN Scout Inc. Mendenhall H.S. Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of David Jones and Gia Soublet. . . has one older brother (David, III) and one younger sister (Angela). . . graduated from high school with honors. . . was active in the Future Business Leaders of America. . . architecture major. 2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. . . made 29 tackles (22 solo). . . recorded five special teams tackles. . . had at least one tackles

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Top-100 guard by Scout.com. . . lettered in football, wrestling and powerlifting. . . made LEO JONES three straight regional appearances as a powerlifter. 6-2 240 Personal: Born June 20, 1991in Dallas, Texas. . . son of Elroy, Jr., and Sharon Lemelle. . . has Fr. TE one brother (Aaron) and two sisters (Felicia & Jocelyn). . . political science and pre-law major. White Castle, La. White Castle H.S. TRE’MAINE LIGHTFOOT 6-0 230 Fr. LB 51 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for fall camp as a walk-on and redshirted. High School: Three-time all-district selection at White Castle High, playing for coach Patterson, La. Ferrante Dominique. . . was part of the state championship team that went 12-4 in 2010. . . Patterson H.S. set a school record with a 69-yard punt as a senior. Personal: Born May 21, 1993 in Plaquemine, La. . . son of Leo, Sr., and Kathy Jones. . . is the youngest of three children, having two older sisters (Katherine & Kerry). . . was a member of 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program for summer workouts and redshirted during the the Honor Roll and the 4-H Club in high school. . . architecture studies major. season to maintain his freshman eligibility. . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year. High School: Two-time, first team all-state selection at Patterson High, playing for coach D’SHAIE LANDOR Tommy Minton. . . made 134 tackles with three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumbles and two touchdowns as a senior en route to being named district MVP and received 6-0 187 first team all-district mention for the third straight season. . . helped team to a 34-7 record Fr. QB 7 during his three seasons, finishing second in the state as a junior. . . also lettered three times Lafayette, La. in basketball, helping team to a 56-10 record and two trips to the state quarterfinals in his last two seasons. . . earned all-district honors three times, including first team honors as a Teurlings Catholic H.S. junior and senior. . . rated as a two-star prospect by ESPN Scout Inc. . . was the No. 70 inside linebacker in the nation. Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1994 in Patterson, La. . . . son of Norman and Sharese Lightfoot. . . 2012 (Redshirt): Spent the season as a redshirt while practicing with the quarterbacks. is one of four children, having one brother (Norman) and two sisters (Sidtrelle & Nia). . . High School: Named the state offensive MVP as a senior at Teurlings Catholic High, playing sports management major. for coach Sonny Charpentier. . . threw for nearly 2,500 yards as a senior to lead team to a 9-4 record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. . . helped to engineer a 10-4 record as a junior, advancing to the state semifinals. . . three-time team MVP and MVP of the Kiwanis JARAD MARTIN Jamboree. . . earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior and finished his career 6-5 310 with almost 5,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing. . . three-time all-district choice Jr. OL 62 and twice received All-Acadiana honors. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN Scout Inc. . . was ranked in the Louisiana Top 100 (No. 82) and was the No. 40 Dual- Harvey, La. Threat Quarterback in the nation. West Jefferson H.S. Personal: Born Nov. 12, 1993 in Columbus, Ga. . . . son of Andres and Lavern Landor. . . has one younger sister (Jhada). . . his grandfather, Ernie Wheelwright, was a football standout at Southern Illinois and went on to play with in the NFL (1964-70), ending his career with the 2012 (Sophomore): New Orleans Saints. . . received an academic award from the Rotary Club and was a member Played in six games as a of the honor roll in high school. . . volunteered time reading to third graders while in high reserve at left tackle. . . school. . . marketing major. played in five of the first six games, missing the DANIEL LEMELLE FIU game (9/29/12). . . missed five of the last six 6-2 282 contests, playing against Sr. OL 77 No. 6 Florida (11/10/12). Beaumont, Texas . . earned second letter. 2011 (Freshman): Ozen H.S. Played in nine games as a reserve at guard. . . led all offensive line reserves 2012 (Junior): Played in two games as a reserve at guard. . . played against both Lamar by playing 139 snaps. . . (9/1/12) and Tulane (10/6/12). . . earned third letter. played a season-high 30 2011 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a reserve on the offensive line, totaling 14 snaps against Oklahoma State (9/3), Kent State (9/10) and Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . had snaps. . . played a season-high nine plays in season opener at Oklahoma State (9/3). three knockdown blocks. . . earned first letter. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in one game as a reserve on the offensive line. . . played 11 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. snaps at Western Kentucky. High School: Three-time letterman in football at West Jefferson High, playing for coach 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a member of the offensive line. .. named scout team Marvin Scott. . . helped team to overcome an 0-3 start to win eight straight games and the offensive player of the week vs. Western Kentucky. district title as a senior. . . garnered all-district honors in 2009. High School: First team all-district as a senior at Ozen High, playing for coach Ishon Rison. Personal: Born June 29, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Lisa Simmons and O.C. Frazier. . . played both offensive guard and tackle. . . named to All-Golden Triangle team. . . rated a . . has one brother (Jeremy). . . general studies major.

20 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES MARVIN MARTIN Bowl. . . earned third letter. 2011 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . . 6-3 286 was a special teams standout, finishing second on the team with 10 special teams stops Jr. DL 53 (seven solo). . . caught three passes for 36 yards on the year, all coming in the season Sorrento, La. opener at Oklahoma State (9/3). 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at tight end and on special teams. . . missed the St. Amant H.S. season finale at ULM with a knee injury. . . earned starts vs. North Texas and Oklahoma State. . . made catches against Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic. 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named offensive scout team player of the 2012 (Sophomore): Switched from offensive line to defensive line. . . saw action in seven week twice. games as a reserve on the defensive line and on special teams. . . finished the year with High School: Was a run-blocking tight end as a junior, helping produce a 1,000-yard first- seven tackles (six solo), with one TFL (-4) and a fumble recovery. . . opened year with a TFL team all-state running back. . . had 27 career receptions for 640 yards and 12 touchdowns. . and a fumble recovery vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a career-high five tackles (four solo) at . averaged 35.2 yards per catch during senior season and was also a punter. . . three-time Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . earned second letter. all-district selection in football. 2011 (Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . . played a Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1991 in Slidell, La. . . . son of Louis and Gail Maxwell. . . has one older career-high 46 snaps in the season opener vs. Oklahoma State (9/3). . . also played three brother (Chris). . . full name is Jacob Benson Maxwell. . . landscape architecture major. downs vs. Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter. Maxwell’s Career Statistics 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. Year Rec Yds Avg TD High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at St. Amant High, playing for 2010 2 -2 — 0 coach David Oliver. . . played on both the offensive and defensive line. . . also earned second 2011 3 36 12.0 0 team all-district honors on defense as a junior. . . also named to the all-parish squad as a 2012 19 185 9.7 4 senior. . . helped team rush for school-record 2,773 yards and was the leading tackler on Totals 24 219 9.1 4 defense, registering 44 tackles, 36 assists and four sacks as a senior. . . played in the U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Bowl. Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1991 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Marvin, Sr. and Brenda Martin. BRANDON McCRAY . . criminal justice major. 6-5 318 Sr. DL 96 Marvin Martin’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Merritt Island, Fla. 2012 7 6 1 7 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Merritt Island H.S. Totals 7 6 1 7 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 JACOB MAXWELL 2012 (Junior): Played in 10 games on the defensive line, earning four starts. . 6-4 240 .started at nose tackle at Oklahoma Sr. TE 86 State (9/15/12) and vs. FIU (9/29/12) Pearl River, La. and started at defensive tackle vs. South Alabama (11/24/12) and at Florida Pearl River H.S. Atlantic (12/1/12). . . made 13 tackles (10 solo) with 3.5 TFL (-4). . . had a career-high four tackles at Troy (9/8/12), 2012 (Junior): Key member of the Cajuns offense, seeing action in all 13 games at tight making two TFL. . . added three stops at end. . . started the Tulane game (10/6/12). . . finished fifth with 19 catches for 185 yards and Oklahoma State (9/15/12) and vs. South four touchdowns. . . caught at least one pass in 11 games. . . opened year with three grabs Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned third for 23 yards and a touch- letter. down vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . 2011 (Sophomore): Played in nine added three catches (26 games on the defensive line, earning a yards) in win at Troy (9/8/12). pair of starts. . . received the starting . . had an 18-yard run vs. nod in consecutive weeks against FIU Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . (9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . caught a one-yard TD pass finished the year with six tackles (two from Terrance Broadway to solo). . . made a season-high two stops at FIU. cap a 19-play, 99-yard drive 2010 (Freshman): Played in 10 games on the defensive front, making eight tackles (one at ULM (11/3/12). . . caught solo). . . earned first career start at Ohio and played a season-high 39 snaps. . . posted two three passes for 34 yards at tackles in games at Troy, at Ole Miss and at FAU. No. 6 Florida (11/10/12). . . 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. also caught touchdown High School: Second team all-conference choice by Florida Today as a senior at Merritt passes vs. FIU (9/29/12) and Island High, playing for coach Jeff McLean. . . had 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a senior. . . South Alabama (11/24/12). . played in the Central Florida All-Star Game. .made one catch for seven yards in the New Orleans

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Personal: Born April 19, 1991 in Leesburg, Fla. . . . son of Johnny and Shaundra McCray. . . game. . . finished sixth on the team with 65 tackles (30 solo), adding five tackles for loss (-8 has one older brother (Marques Mitchell) and one older sister (Tiffany Mitchell). . . full name yards) and one quarterback sack. . . celebrated first start by making a career-high 10 tackles is Brandon Reese McCray. . . enjoys fishing and hunting. . . general studies major. (three solo) vs. Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . best game came at WKU (10/22) when he made 10 stops, including 2.5 TFL (-5 yards). . . came back to make nine tackles in his next action vs. McCray’s Career Statistics ULM (11/5).. . . made four stops in the New Orleans Bowl. . . originally signed in February Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2010, but sat out the fall semester, enrolling in class for the Spring 2011 semester. . . par- 2010 9 1 7 8 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 ticipated in spring drills. 2011 9 2 4 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach 2012 10 10 3 13 3.5 -4 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Lewis Cook. . . helped team to the Class 3A state title as a senior and a runner-up finish as a Totals 28 13 14 27 3.5 -4 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 junior. . . recorded 118 tackles and eight sacks as a senior playing on the defensive line. Personal: Born April 25, 1991 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Michelle and Paul Molbert. . . has REGINALD MILES, JR. two brothers (Jamie & Matthew) and one sister (Meagan). . . general studies major. 5-8 168 Molbert’s Career Statistics Fr. CB Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2011 12 30 35 65 5 -8 1 -1 0-0 0 -0 0 Alexandria, La. 2012 10 31 18 49 2 -2 0 -0 1-7 0 -1 2 Peabody Magnet H.S. Totals 22 61 53 114 7 -10 1 -1 1-7 0 -1 2

STEPHEN MORELLA 2013: Joined the team in March and took part in spring practice. High School: First team all-district choice as a junior at Peabody Magnet High, playing for 5-11 228 coach Phillip Payne. . . lettered four times in football in high school, totalling 160 tackles, 15 Fr. LS 44 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Lafayette, La. Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1994 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Reginald Miles, Sr. and Amanda Vaughn. . . is the cousin of Cajuns receiver Darryl Surgent. . . exercise science major. Lafayette H.S.

JAKE MOLBERT 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on at the start of preseason camp and red- 6-1 217 shirted. . . worked with the specialists as a long snapper. Jr. LB 59 High School: First team all-district selection as a senior at Lafayette High, playing for coach Jay Domengeaux. . . four-year regular in the lineup as a wide receiver. Rayne, La. Personal: Born Dec. 28, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Robert and Leslie Morella. . . has Notre Dame H.S. one brother (Michael) and three sisters (Lauren, Anne Marie & Claire). . . accounting major.

CHRIS MORGAN 2012 (Sophomore): Starter in seven of the 10 games he played at linebacker. . . missed the Tulane game with an injury and sat out the Florida Atlantic and New Orleans Bowl games 6-0 186 after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in the South Alabama contest (11/24/12). . . . fin- Fr. S ished sixth on the team with 49 tackles (31 solo), adding two tackles for loss totalling two Baton Rouge, La. yards, one interception and one forced fumble. . . had five or Catholic H.S. more tackles in five games. . . made a season-high nine tackles with a forced fumble at Troy 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on for summer workouts. . . redshirted during (9/8/12). . . came back to make the fall season to maintain freshman eligibility. seven tackles with a TFL at High School: District defensive MVP as a senior at Catholic High, playing for coach Dale Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . Weiner. . . helped team to a 31-6 record in his three seasons, winning three district titles. . . added eight tackles in win over team was 12-2 as a sophomore, 10-2 as a junior and 9-2 as a senior. . . also lettered twice in Western Kentucky (11/1/12). . . track, running the 300 hurdles and competing in the long jump. . . was part of the school’s earned second letter. state championship team as a junior and the squad that finished second in the state as a 2011 (Freshman): Played in 11 senior. games as a linebacker, earning Personal: Born Oct. 12, 1993 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Gerard and Kimberly Morgan. eight starts. . . one of three . . is the oldest of two children, having one younger sister (Natalie). . . his uncle,Karl Morgan, Cajuns named to the Sun Belt played football at UCLA and is currently the head coach at Mississippi Valley State. . . was a Writer’s All-Freshmen team. . . member of the honor roll in high school, graduating with honors. . . was active in the FCA in came off the bench in the first high school. . . marketing major. four contests of the year, but started the rest of the way, miss- ing only the Middle Tennessee

22 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES BRANDON NASH LANCE PACE 5-11 223 5-9 179 Sr. LB 30 Fr. WR 5 Baton Rouge, La. Lumberton, Texas Redemptorist H.S. Lumberton H.S.

2012 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, mostly on special teams. . . earned third letter. 2012 (Redshirt): Made the 2011 (Sophomore): Played in two games on special teams, seeing action against both FIU squad as a walk-on, joining the (9/24) and Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . made one assisted tackle in the road win at FIU. . . team at the start of summer named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. conditioning. . . redshirted 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams. . . first career while practicing with the start came in the season finale at ULM (11/27). . . missed season opener at Georgia with a receivers. . . finished spring shoulder injury. . . had a season-high five tackles at ULM. . . made four tackles (three solo), practice by making nine catches a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble at Mississippi (11/6). . . the fumble was scooped by for 87 yards and a touchdown in Melvin White and returned 93 yards for touchdown. . . also forced a fumble vs. WKU. . . the spring game. named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll for the second straight year. High School: Second team 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named defensive scout team player of the all-district choice as a junior at week for his work prior to the LSU contest (9/19). . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Lumberton High, playing for Honor Roll. coach Alvin Credeur. . . made 27 High School: Two-time all-district choice at Redemptorist High, playing for coach Guy catches for 467 yards and six Mistretta. . . made 136 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and four fumble recoveries as a touchdowns as a junior. . . also senior. . . named team defensive MVP following 108-tackle season as a junior . . . played in had 23 tackles with two inter- U.S. Army Red Stick All-Star Game. ceptions on defense. . . played Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. . . . son of Marshall and Diane Owens. . . just three games during his has one younger brother (Ryan Armstrong) and one younger sister (Maria Owens). . . full senior year, making eight grabs name is Brandon Marshall Nash. . . exercise science major. for 124 yards and a score. . . was a finalist for the Willy Ray Smith Award, which goes to the area MVP. . . earned 10 letters in Nash’s Career Statistics high school, three each in football, track and baseball and one in soccer. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU Personal: Born March 16, 1993 in Groves, Texas. . . son of Curtis and Lydia Pace. . . is the 2010 11 7 15 22 1.5 -5 0 -0 0 0 -2 0 third of four children, having three brothers (Lee, Logan & Clint). . . is active in the FCA. . . 2011 2 0 1 1 0.5 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 exercise science major. 2012 13 0 0 0 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Totals 26 7 16 23 2.0 -5 0 -0 0 0 -2 0 O’NEIL PARKER 5-11 180 JALEN NIXON So. S 11 6-2 218 Carencro, La. Fr. QB 6 Carencro H.S. Lafayette, La. Carencro H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the secondary. 2011 (Redshirt): Made the team as a walk-on during preseason camp and redshirted as a 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team for summer workouts and redshirted during the fall member of the defensive secondary. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll season to keep his four seasons of eligibility. for having a GPA above 3.0. High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach High School: First team all-area choice as a senior at Carencro High, playing for coach Mac Brent Indest. . . threw for 1,120 yards and ran for 1,006 more with a total of 29 touchdowns Barousse. . . two-way regular, making 82 catches as a wide receiver and seven interceptions as a senior to help team to a 13-2 record and the Class 5A state championship game. . . as a safety. . . three-time all-district choice as a defensive back. . . lettered four times in earned first team all-district and All-Acadiana accolades as a senior and also received second football and three in track. . . finished fifth in the state as a senior in the triple jump. . . team all-district mention as a sophomore and junior. claimed the district triple jump title as a junior. Personal: Born May 19, 1994 in Carencro, La. . . . son of Joseph Oleghe ad Edna Nixon. . . is Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Harold and Sandra Parker. . . is the the youngest of five children, having three brothers (Larry, Wayland & Eric) and one sister youngest of three children, having one brother (O’Bryan) and one sister (Brooke). . . man- (Jonaye). . . has spent previous summers umpiring youth baseball. . . marketing major. agement major.

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 23 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES TREVENCE PATT High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Grapevine High, playing for coach Shane Eidson. . . lettered three times in football and started two seasons, earning 6-0 178 all-district kudos as both a junior and senior. . . was one of two wrestlers in school history to Jr. CB 4 record 100 wins. . . was 42-4 as a senior, finishing second in the state meet as a heavyweight. Lafayette, La. Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1990 in Phoenix, Ariz. . . . son of Paul and Dena Perry. . . has one brother (Connor) and one sister (Tegan). . . is active in the Catholic Men’s Group at UL. . . is Breaux Bridge H.S. an Eagle Scout. . . general studies major.

2012 (Sophomore): Took LARRY PETTIS over as a starter midway 6-4 245 through the year and started Jr. TE 10 five of the last six games. . . was suspended for the first Oxford, Miss. half at Florida Atlantic Oxford H.S. (12/1/12) for an illegal hit during the South Alabama game. . . finished the year 2012 (Sophomore): Served as the with 26 tackles (16 solo). . . third tight end in the rotation, seeing had three or more tackles in time in 11 games. . . was also on sev- six games. . . made first eral special teams units. . . made only career start at ULM catch of the year for four yards vs. (11/3/12), recording a career-high five tackles. . . added four stops vs. South Alabama Lamar (9/1/12). . . made a special (11/24/12). . . capped off season by making four tackles vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans teams tackle vs. East Carolina in the Bowl. . . earned second letter. New Orleans Bowl. . . named to the 2011 (Freshman): Played in six games as a reserve, seeing most of his action on special 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll teams. . . all of his playing time came in the first eight games. . . made three tackles (two for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned solo), two of which came on special teams. . . had a solo tackle at Oklahoma State (9/3). . . second letter. added a solo tackle vs. North Texas (10/15) and assisted on a tackle at WKU (10/22). . . 2011 (Freshman): Came off the earned first letter. bench to play in 11 games, being used 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. mostly at tight end. . . did not see High School: Two-time all-district selection at Breaux Bridge High, playing for coach Paul action against Oklahoma State and Broussard. . . registered 54 tackles with two interceptions and four return touchdowns as a Florida Atlantic. . . made two catches senior to earn All-Acadiana and all-state Class 4A honors as a senior. . . played in the 2010 for 14 yards on the year, including a Bayou Bowl. . . made five interceptions in 2008. one-yard TD catch against Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter. Personal: Born March 5, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Ray and Patrice Patt. . . is one of High School: First team all-state choice by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as a seven children, having two brothers (Ray & Jacoby) and four sisters (Desiree, Destiny, Kaley senior at Oxford High, playing for coach Johnny Hill. . . made 34 catches for 434 yards and and Alieha). . . general studies major. five touchdowns as a senior. . . defensively, made 82 tackles with six quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles. . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com. Patt’s Career Statistics Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1992. . . son of Larry and Cynthia Pettis. . . has two older brothers Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU (Karlous & Chuckie) and one younger sister (Amber). . . broadcasting major. 2011 6 2 1 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2012 13 16 10 26 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 2 Pettis’ Career Receiving Statistics Totals 19 18 11 29 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 2 Year Rec Yds Avg TD 2011 2 14 7.0 1 EVYN PERRY 2012 1 4 4.0 0 Totals 3 18 6.0 1 6-2 271 Sr. OL 79 TORREY PIERCE Grapevine, Texas 5-9 170 Grapevine H.S. So. RB 41 Cisco College River Ridge, La. 2012 (Junior): Played in three games as a reserve on the offensive line. . . saw first action John Curtis H.S. in closing moments of the win over FIU (9/29/12) . . . later came back to play in the final two games of the regular season, South Alabama (11/24/12) and at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . earned first letter. 2012 (Freshman): Came off the bench to see action in the final 11 games of the year. . . 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt while gaining experience as part of a one of three primary running backs and also saw time on special teams. . . did not play in the talented offensive line unit. first two games. . . carried 49 times for 263 yards and three touchdowns. . . also caught two Junior College: First team all-conference choice as a sophomore at Cisco College, playing passes for 22 yards and returned a pair of kickoffs for 23 yards. . . made his debut by carrying for coach Scott Taylor. . . started 16 of the 18 games at center over his two seasons.

24 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES five times for 12 yards at Oklahoma two-star prospect by Scout.com. State (9/15/12). . . scored his first Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1992 in Starkville, Miss. . . . son of Shannon Prater. . . has one career touchdown on a five-yard younger brother (Kobi). . . general studies major. run vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . set career-highs for carries (13) Prater’s Career Statistics and yards (72) at ULM (11/3/12). . . Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU matched career-high of 72 yards on 2012 5 1 0 1 1 -8 1 -8 0 0 -0 0 just five carries vs. Western Totals 5 1 0 1 1 -8 1 -8 0 0 -0 0 Kentucky (11/17/12), scoring touchdowns on runs of 18 and 15 yards. . . carried twice for 10 yards DANIEL QUAVE vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans 6-3 324 Bowl. . . earned first letter. Jr. OL 67 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the sea- son as a redshirt, retaining his Gautier, Miss. freshman eligibility. Gautier H.S. High School: Two-time first team all-state selection at John Curtis High, playing for coach J.T. Curtis. . . three-time all-district choice and twice named all- 2012 (Sophomore): Ran his metro. . . totaled 3,260 yards on 268 carries in his career, helping team to a 49-4 record and streak of consecutive starts to 26 state championships as a junior and senior. . . gained 1,126 yards on 89 rushes as a senior, by starting every game at right 1,326 yards (101 carries) as a junior and 768 yards in 78 attempts as a sophomore. . . holds guard. . . leader on the unit that the rare distinction of setting the record for longest run from scrimmage in a state champi- helped Louisiana rank second in onship game with an 80-yard burst as a junior and setting the record for longest kickoff the SBC in rushing (193.5 ypg) return with an 89-yard effort as a senior. . . in addition to four football letters, also lettered and allowed just 12 quarterback twice in track, competing on team that won the state indoor and outdoor team titles as a sacks. . . earned second letter. junior and senior. 2011 (Freshman): Started all Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Ronald and Gail Pierce. . . has 13 games at right guard, being one younger brother (Tariq). . . aspires to be a physical therapist after graduation. . . exercise one of three Cajuns named to the science major. Sun Belt Writer’s All-Freshmen team. . . tabbed as the team’s Pierce’s Career Statistics offensive lineman of the year. . . Rushing Receiving saw action in 890 of the 936 Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD offensive plays during the year. . . 2012 49 263 5.4 3 2 22 11.0 0 played just 34 downs in the sea- Totals 47 253 5.4 3 2 22 11.0 0 son opener at Oklahoma State (9/3) but finished the year by CHRIS PRATER playing all but three downs during the final 12 contests. . . led the team with 36 knockdown blocks, including a team season-high six vs. Troy (10/8). . . earned first letter. 6-5 246 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. So. DE 57 High School: First team all-district and all-state choice as a senior at Gautier High, playing Starkville, Miss. for coach Arlton Hudson. . . recorded 98 pancake blocks as a senior. . . helped team to five consecutive wins to capture a district title in 2009. . . lettered three times in football.. . . Starkville H.S. played in Bernard Blackwell Mississippi All-Star Game. Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1991 in Ocean Springs, Miss. . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave. . . has two brothers (Mykhael & Greg) and three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). . . 2012 (Freshman): Reserve defensive lineman who saw time in five games. . . made lone younger brother, Mykhael, is a freshman on the Cajuns. . . was active in the student council tackle, an eight-yard quarterback sack, in season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . also saw time in high school. . . honor roll student. . . general studies major. vs. Troy (9/8/12), at Oklahoma State (9/15/12) and FIU (9/29/12), Florida Atlantic MYKHAEL QUAVE (12/1/12). 6-5 295 2011 (Redshirt): Spent the So. OL 70 season as a redshirt to retain freshman eligibility status. . . Gautier, Miss. practiced as a member of the Gautier H.S. defensive line. High School: First team all- region choice as a senior at 2012 (Freshman): Started all 13 games at left guard as a redshirt freshman. . . newcomer Starkville High, playing for on an offensive line that helped Louisiana rank second in the SBC in rushing (193.5 ypg) and coach Jamie Mitchell. . . rated allowed just 12 quarterback sacks. . . earned first letter.

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 25 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season dur- Al RILES ing first fall to maintain freshman eligibility. High School: Limited by an ankle injury 5-10 209 as a senior at Gautier High, playing for So. S 25 coach Arlton Hudson. . . rated a two-star Mandeville, La. prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com and was Scout.com’s No. 92 ranked TE prospect Lakeshore H.S. in the country. . . played tight end, offen- sive line and on defense. . . finished junior season with 18 receptions and 5 touch- 2012 (Freshman): Played in three downs. . . also played basketball. games on special teams before being Personal: Born Dec. 1, 1992 in Gautier, sidelined with a left lower leg injury. . . Miss. . . . . son of Patricia and Charles Quave. missed the final nine games following . . has two brothers (Daniel & Greg) and surgery . . . made four tackles on special three sisters (Chastity, Deborah & Patricia). teams. . . had a career-high two stops . . older brother, Daniel, is a sophomore on vs. Troy (9/8/12) and single tackles vs. the Cajuns. . . industrial technology major. Lamar (9/1/12) and FIU (9/29/12). . . earned first letter. High School: First team all-district EFFREM REED choice as a senior at Lakeshore High, 5-8 180 playing for coach Larry Route. . . also So. RB 26 tabbed second team all-district men- tion for his special teams play. . . rushed Geismar, La. 177 times for 1,281 yards (7.3 avg.) and Dutchtown H.S. 24 touchdowns and passed for 987 yards and six scores, earning district MVP honors. . . also caught five passes 2012 (Freshman): Emerged from for 193 yards (38.6 avg.) and two TDs. . . all-district pick as a junior. . . lettered three times an injury plagued 2011 season to each in football, basketball and track. . . ran the 100 and 200 meters in track, posting a best be the Cajuns’ number two rusher, of 10.93 in the 100. . . played in the annual Bayou Bowl, the Texas-Louisiana all-star game. seeing action in all 13 games and Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1993 in Covington, La. . . . son of David and Diedra Blanchard. . . starting twice. . . started the mid- has two sisters (Jamie Riles & Tiquanna Blanchard). . . sister, Jamie, is a senior on the Tulane season home games against FIU women’s track team. . . volunteered time in high school working with the Boys & Girls Club (9/29/12) and Tulane (10/6/12). . . and Special Olympics. . . criminal justice major carried 86 times for 414 yards and five touchdowns and caught eight Riles’ Career Statistics passes for 82 yards. . . picked up 55 Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU yards on seven carries with a touch- 2012 3 4 0 4 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 down in his Louisiana debut vs. Totals 3 4 0 4 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 Lamar (9/1/12). . . carried 11 times for 62 yards and a score vs. FIU and added a career-high 85 yards on 12 CHRISTIAN RINGO attempts vs. Tulane. . . keyed win over South Alabama (11/24/12), gaining 81 yards on a career-high 17 attempts, scoring on 6-1 288 runs of 19 and one yards. . . rushed twice for three yards and caught one pass for 16 yards in Jr. DL 92 the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned first letter. Jackson, Miss. 2011 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. . . voted the team’s scout team offensive player of the year. . . suffered a shoulder injury during conditioning drills in January, keeping Forest Hill H.S. him out of most spring drills. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Dutchtown High, playing for coach 2012 (Sophomore): Key member of the defensive line, playing in every game with seven Benny Saia. . . also tabbed as the MVP of the Baton Rouge area after rushing 271 times for starts at defensive tackle. . . made 29 tackles (18 solo) with 10.5 TFL (-51) and a team-high 1,926 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com. . . ran seven sacks (-41). . . forced a pair of fumbles and recovered one. . . ranked second in the Sun for 962 yards with 14 touchdowns and added 423 receiving yards and seven scores as a junior. Belt in sacks and 11th in TFL. . . had a career-high eight tackles vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12), Personal: Born June 4, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Effrem, Sr. and Marie Reed. . . making 2.5 TFL (-15) and 1.5 sacks (-13). . . had multiple tackles in seven of the last eight has one older sister (LaTasha). . . exercise science major. games. . . made three tackles with a sack and a forced fumble at ULM (11/3/12). . . also made three tackles with a sack vs. WKU (11/17/12). . . earned second letter. Reed’s Career Statistics 2011 (Freshman): Saw action in eight games as a reserve on the defensive line and on Rushing Receiving special teams. . . did not play vs. Oklahoma State, Kent State, Troy and WKU. . . made 19 Year Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD tackles (eight solo), adding 2.5 tackles for loss (-13 yards) and 1.5 quarterback sacks (-12). . 2012 86 414 4.8 5 8 82 10.3 0 . had two tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss (-4 yards) and shared a QB sack in his first Totals 86 414 4.8 5 8 82 10.3 0

26 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES action vs. Nicholls State (9/17). . . rotation. . . caught five passes for 106 yards vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . came back the came back at FIU the following week next week to make three grabs for a career-high 153 yards at ULM (11/3/12), including to make a career-high six tackles touchdowns catches of 52 and 81 yards. . . made six catches for 116 yards vs. East Carolina in (two solo). . . had a quarterback sack the New Orleans Bowl. . . earned second letter. as part of a two-tackle effort vs. 2011 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a reserve receiver, making seven catches for 77 Florida Atlantic (10/1). . . added yards. . . did not play against either Kent State or Florida Atlantic. . . made a season-high two three tackles against both North catches for 31 yards, including a season-long of 17 yards, at Arizona (11/26). . . made single Texas (10/15) and Arkansas State catches in five other games. (11/12). . . recorded two tackles in High School: Earned all-state honors as a senior at Salmen High, playing for coach Jerry the New Orleans Bowl. Leonard. . . caught 84 passes for 1,021 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. . . rated three- High School: Second team all-state star prospect by Rivals.com. . . made 48 catches for 623 yards and eight TDs as a junior. . . choice by the Mississippi Coaches also started on the basketball team that won the state title his junior year. . . went 26-7 an Association as a senior at Forest Hill advanced to the state quarterfinals as a senior. High, playing for coach Mario Lane. . Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1993 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Tashawn Mitchell and Joy . also named first team All-Metro Robinson. . . has one brother (Jalil) and three sisters (Jazmon, Jenel & Jaliyah). . . criminal and second team all-state by the justice major. Clarion Ledger. . . posted 64 tackles, nine sacks and two fumble recover- Robinson’s Career Receiving Statistics ies as a senior. . . played in the Year Rec Yds Avg TD Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile. . . four-year starter. . . received all-metro 2011 7 77 11.0 0 honors as a junior . . . rated two-star prospect by Scout.com. 2012 26 630 24.2 3 Personal: Born March 10, 1992 in Jackson, Miss . . . son of Henry and Alethea Ringo. . . has Totals 33 707 21.5 3 two brothers (Isaiah Williams & Chris Ringo). . . criminal justice major. ETHAN ROSENBALM Ringo’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 6-6 309 2011 8 8 11 19 2.5 -13 1.5 -12 0 0 -0 0 Fr. OL 73 2012 13 18 11 29 10.5 -51 7 -41 0 1 -2 0 Cumming, Ga. Totals 21 26 22 48 13 -64 8.5 -53 0 1 -2 0 Buford H.S. JAMAL ROBINSON 6-4 205 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on late in the spring and took part in sum- mer conditioning. . . redshirted during the season to maintain his freshman eligibility. Jr. WR 15 High School: Three-year letterman in football at Buford (Ga.) High, playing for coach Jess Slidell, La. Simpson. . . helped team to a 57-3 record during the four years he played, winning state Salmen H.S. championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior. . . squad finished second in the state as a senior. Personal: Born Jan. 7, 1994 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Larry and Kelly Rosenbalm. . . has 2012 (Sophomore): one brother (Matt) and one sister (Ashley). . . brother, Matt, was a long snapper for the Emerged as a big play Cajuns from 2009-12. . . social studies education major. receiver, seeing action in all 13 games with CHRISTIAN SAGER three starts. . . caught 6-0 222 26 passes for 630 yards and three touch- Jr. LB 56 downs. . . led team Monroe, La. with a 24.2 average St. Frederick H.S. per catch and three 100-yard receiving games. . . made just 2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games as a reserve and on special teams. . . made a six catches for 164 pair of tackles (one solo) in the season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12). . . assisted on a tackle on yards in the first six special teams in win over South Alabama (11/24/12). . . finished off the 2013 spring season games, including an by making six tackles in the spring game. . . earned first letter. 86-yard catch vs. 2011 (Freshman): Did not see any game action while working with the linebacker unit. . Lamar (9/1/12), the . voted the team’s scout team defensive player of the year. . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt longest non-scoring Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. reception in school 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. history. . . stepped up High School: Versatile athlete who saw time at four different positions as a senior at St. his play when injuries Frederick High, playing for coach Paul Guerriero. . . played at tight end, running back and limited the receiving

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 27 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. . . registered 145 tackles (98 solo) as a THOMAS SINGLETON senior, adding three quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered and one blocked field goal. 6-3 260 Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1991 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Harlan and Dawn Sager. . . has one Fr. TE 43 older brother (Miles) and one younger sister (Anna Beth). . . has posted a 3.0 GPA in every Baton Rouge, La. semester at UL and is on schedule to graduate in the spring of 2013. . . management major. Istrouma H.S. Sager’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2012 13 1 2 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on at the start of summer conditioning. . . Totals 13 1 2 3 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 redshirted during the fall. High School: Two-time all-district choice at Istrouma High, playing for coach Johnny Felders. . . earned all-district mention as a tight end as a senior. . . caught 32 passes for 450 ADAM SAVOIE yards as a junior and added 52 receptions for 720 yards as a senior. 5-7 158 Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1992 in Los Angeles, Calif. . . son of Tommie Williams and Theresa So. WR 80 Houliet. . . was raised by his sister, Shametta Singleton-Whitaker. . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school, graduating 17th in his class. . . was also a member of Lafayette, La. the Beta Club and Key Club. . . broadcasting major. Lafayette H.S. RODNEY SMITH 2012 (Freshman): Sat out the season following surgery on his left shoulder for an injury 6-4 218 suffered during spring practice in 2012. . . returned to take part in spring drills in 2013. Fr. LB 49 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team as a walk-on in fall camp and redshirted. . . worked with Hallandale Beach, Fla. the receiving corps. High School: Two-year letterman in football at Lafayette High, playing for coach Mark Hallandale H.S. Barousse. Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1993 in Lafayette, La. . . . son of Dr. Joseph and Gail Savoie. . . has one older sister (Blaire). . . his father, Joseph, is the president of the University of Louisiana 2012 (Redshirt): Was a member of the 2012 recruiting class, but sat out the season to at Lafayette. . . sports management major. retain freshman eligibility. High School: Played in the Broward County All-Star game as a senior at Hallandale High, playing for coach Damon Jones. . . lettered twice in football, playing both tight end and GREG SIENER defensive end. . . was a standout on the track team, competing in the high jump and triple 6-4 280 jump, earning honorable mention all-county honors as a senior. . . had a season-best 43-7 jump to finish fifth in the triple jump at the state regional as a junior and his jump of 44-0 So. OL 69 earned him an 11th place finish in the 2012 state meet. Mandeville, La. Personal: Born March 3, 1994 in Hollywood, Fla. . . is the son of Rodney, Sr. and Heather Mandeville H.S. Smith. . . has one younger sister (Adrielle). . . criminal justice major.

JEREMY SPARKS 2012 (Sophomore): Reserve offensive lineman who saw action in four games after red- 6-5 288 shirting in 2011. . . played in the season opener vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and home wins over FIU (9/29/12), Tulane (10/6/12) and South Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned first letter. Fr. OL 63 2011 (Redshirt): Joined the team for preseason practice and redshirted. . . worked with Daphne, Ala. the offensive line. Daphne H.S. High School: Three-year starter on the offensive line at Mandeville High, playing for coach Guy LeCompte. . . was coached on the offensive line in high school by Jim Dombrowski, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played for more than a decade for the New 2012 (Redshirt): Promising young lineman who redshirted during his first season while Orleans Saints. . . rated two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . invited to attend practicing with the offensive line. the NIKE camp held at the LSU training facility in Baton Rouge and the Under Armour train- High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Daphne High, playing for coach ing camp and combine held at the Saints training facility in Metairie. Glenn Vickery. . . helped team to a 25-2 record during his last two seasons, winning the Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1992. . . son of Nick and Arlene Siener. . . has one brother (Patrick) Alabama Class 6A state title with a 15-0 record as a junior. . . served as team captain during and one sister (Kelley). . . sports management major. senior season. . . lettered three times in football. . . also lettered in track as a sophomore and junior, throwing the discus. . . rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. Personal: Born March 4, 1994 in Sacramento, Calif. . . . son of Richard and Kim Sparks. . . has one older sister (Kaleigh Terhune). . . exercise science major.

28 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES HUNTER STOVER returned 39 kickoffs for a 19.1 aver- age and 12 punts for 17 yards. . . 6-1 208 made four catches or more in six Jr. K 45 games. . . had five catches for a Abbeville, La. season-high 107 yards, making touchdown grabs of 25 and 38 Notre Dame H.S. yards. . . caught a 73-yard touch- down pass at Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . made a season-high 2012 (Sophomore): Returned six catches for 57 yards at ULM from major knee surgery to share (10/3/12). . . earned third letter. kickoff duties with Brett Baer. . . 2011 (Sophomore): Played in all played in 10 games, including 13 games at wide receiver, making three in which he handled every 11 starts and earning the team’s kickoff. . . kicked off 40 times for utility player of the year award for 2,509 yards, a 62.7 average with being the best all-purpose athlete. 13 touchbacks. . . excelled at kick . . was not listed as a starter for the coverage, ranking second on the last two games of the regular sea- team with eight tackles (seven son (at Arkansas State & at solo). . . had two-tackle games Arizona). . . was fourth on the team with 28 catches and 518 receiving yards and was third against Tulane (10/6/12), South with six receiving touchdowns. . . also returned 37 kickoffs for a 20.9 average (774 yards) and Alabama (11/24/12) and Florida 27 punts for 323 yards. . . led the Sun Belt and ranked 13th nationally with a 12.0 punt return Atlantic (12/1/12). . . kicked off average. . . grabbed at least one pass in all but one game (Nicholls Sate) with a season-high eight times (61.8 avg.) and three grabs done four times. . . made two catches for 109 yards, including a 44-yard touch- notched two touchbacks in the down and a season-best 65-yard grabs, vs. North Texas (10/15). . . rushed for a 16-yard TD at New Orleans Bowl, making two Middle Tennessee (10/29). . . finished the year with 283 all-purpose yards vs. San Diego tackles. . . earned second letter. State, catching three passes for 93 yards (56 yard long), returning five kickoffs for 98 yards 2011 (Freshman): Played in the first eight games of the season before suffering a season- and having two punt returns for 92 yards, including an 87-yard punt for a touchdown. . . the ending knee injury against WKU (10/22). . . handled the kickoff chores, averaging 60.3 yards punt return TD was the second-longest in school history. in 47 kickoffs with one touchback. . . earned the team’s special teams player of the week for 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games as a wide receiver and on special teams. . . his efforts vs. Troy (10/8). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having Missed Troy and WKU games with a shoulder injury. . . made seven catches for 155 yards with a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter. a team-best 22.1 yards per catch. . . returned 21 kickoffs for 629 yards and a 20.3 average. . 2010 (Redshirt): Redshirted to retain his freshman eligibility. . . named to the Sun Belt . was third on the team with 785 all-purpose yards. . . collected a season-best four receptions Conference Honor Roll. for 110 yards at Ohio, the only 100-yard receiving game by a Cajun wide receiver in 2010. . . High School: All-state kicker as a junior at Notre Dame High, playing for coach Lewis Cook, had eight kickoff returns for 238 yards , including a 97-yard return for a touchdown vs. No. a former UL assistant coach. . . two-time all-district, all-parish and All-Acadiana selection as 22 Oklahoma State to set a single game school record for kickoff return yards. . . .the 97-yard a kicker and linebacker/safety. . . put 78 percent of his kickoffs (65-of-83) into the end zone return was the second-longest kickoff return in school history. . . tied single-game record for and logged 83 tackles, six forced fumbles and five sacks as a senior. . . earned All-State kickoff returns with nine at Ole Miss. honors as a kicker with 77 touchbacks as a junior. . . made a 58-yard field goal in the quar- High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Alexandria High, playing for terfinals of the state tourney, helping team to a second place finish. . . played in 2010 Bayou coach Chris Gatlin. . . caught 43 passes for 860 yards and had 14 TDs as a senior, including 11 Bowl, making four tackles and returning a blocked punt 29 yards for a touchdown. receiving. . . named team MVP. . . earned first team all-district honors at wide receiver and Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1991 in Abbeville, La. . . . son of Smokey and Connie Stover. . . has second team all-district honors as a kick returner as both a junior and senior. one brother (Stu) and one sister (Brittany). . . his grandfather, Stewart “Smokey” Stover, Personal: Born May 13, 1992 in Alexandria, La. . . . son of Karolyn Surgent and Darryl played for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs (1960-1966). . . geology major. Surgent. . . has one brother (Ray) and two sisters (Kourtney & Chavon). . . is a member of the Kinesiology Professional Association at UL. . . general studies major. Stover’s Career Kicko! Statistics Year No Yds Avg. TB OB Surgent’s Career Statistics 2011 47 2,833 60.3 1 2 Year Rec Yds Avg TD 2012 40 2,509 62.7 13 0 2010 7 155 22.1 0 Totals 87 5,342 61.4 14 2 2011 28 518 18.5 6 2012 34 569 16.7 3 DARRYL SURGENT Totals 69 1,242 18.0 9 6-0 185 Punt Returns Kicko! Returns Sr. WR 87 Year Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD Alexandria, La. 2010 0 0 -- 0 31 629 20.3 1 2011 27 323 12.0 1 37 774 20.9 0 Alexandria H.S. 2012 12 17 1.4 0 39 743 19.1 0 Totals 39 340 8.7 1 107 2,146 20.1 1

2012 (Junior): Starting receiver in the first 12 games while also serving as the primary kickoff and punt returner. . . caught 34 passes for 569 yards and three touchdowns. . . also

2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 29 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES ZACH TARVER HUNTER THIBODAUX 6-4 267 5-8 194 Fr. OL 65 Sr. S 37 Monroe, La. Lafayette, La. Ouachita Christian H.S. Acadiana H.S.

2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on for summer conditioning. . . redshirted 2012 (Junior): Member of the two special teams coverage units in all 13 games. . . made during the fall while practicing with the offensive linemen. four tackles (three solo). . . had single tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12), vs. FIU High School: Two-time all-state choice at Ouachita Christian School, playing for coach (9/29/12), No. 6 Florida (11/10/12) and South Alabama (11/24/12). . . earned third letter. Steven Fitzhugh. . . earned first team all-state honors after leading team to a 15-0 record and 2011 (Sophomore): Played in five games as a reserve, mostly on special teams. . . made the Class 1A state championship. . . also named first team all-state after an 11-4 junior one assisted tackle on the year, at Arkansas State (11/12). . . named to the 2011-12 Sun Belt campaign. . . lettered three times in football, twice in basketball and once in track. . . two- Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. . . earned first letter. time second team all-district pick in basketball. . . threw the shot put as a freshman as a 2010 (Freshman): Saw time in six games on kickoff coverage, including the last four member of the district championship team. games of the season. . . assisted on a tackle vs. FIU. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Personal: Born July 21, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . son of Cary and Ashley Tarver. . . has one brother Honor Roll. (Van). . . volunteered time at the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. . . sports management major. 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . twice chosen as the defensive scout team player of the week. . . named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll. High School: Honorable mention all-state choice as a senior at Acadiana High, playing for EVAN TATFORD coach Ted Davidson. . . started on teams that went a combined 36-8 over his final three 6-5 235 seasons, winning a state title as a sophomore and finishing second in the state as a junior. . Jr. TE . started at linebacker as a senior, earning all-district and All-Acadiana accolades. . . aca- Lafayette, La. demic all-state choice as a senior. . . lettered four times in football and three times in base- ball, playing centerfield. . . Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient as a senior. St. Thomas More H.S. Personal: Born June 24, 1991. . . son of Patrick and Michelle Thibodaux. . . has one sister Tulane Univ. (Haley). . . is a member of the Pre-Professional Society at UL, a group that among other things, performs community service functions in the medical community. . . biology major. 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program at the start of spring semester and will sit out the 2013 season to meet NCAA transfer guidelines. Thibodaux’s Career Statistics Tulane: Two-year regular in the lineup for the Green Wave. . . played in 24 games, making Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU four starts. . . saw action in all 13 games in 2012, starting four times as a tight end. . . caught 2010 5 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 six passes for 20 yards. . . grabbed four passes for 20 yards in the opener vs. Rutgers (9/1/12). 2011 5 0 1 1 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 . . later grabbed a pass for three yards vs. Tulsa (9/8/12) and one pass for a three-yard loss 2012 13 3 1 4 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 vs. the Cajuns. . . . made one catch for 38 yards as a freshman, that coming vs. Memphis Totals 23 3 3 6 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 (10/22/11). . . named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll as a freshman. High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior at St. Thomas More High for coach Jim Hightower. . . helped lead the Cougars to a combined 28-9 record with three straight trips to SEAN THOMAS the state playoffs, including district titles his final two prep seasons and a trip to the state 5-10 170 semifinals as a senior. . . caught 27 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns en route to Jr. CB 24 earning all-district and All-Acadiana honors as a senior. . . also earned the Eraste Autin Fighting Heart Award based on a vote of his teammates. . . hauled in six passes for 35 yards New Orleans, La. as a junior. . . lettered three years in basketball. . . rated a three-star recruit, received a scout St. Augustine H.S. grade of 75 and ranked the No. 64 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com. . . a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and a two-star player by Scout.com. Personal: Born July 31, 1992 in Lafayette, La. . . son of Leander and Doris Tatford. . . is one 2012 (Sophomore): Reserve cornerback of four children, having three brothers (Regan, Jefferies & Byrnes). . . his father played and special teams standout in all 13 games. football for the Cajuns from 1973-76. . . his brothers have all played collegiate sports, Regan . . made 15 tackles (eight solo). . . second on playing football at Army, Jefferies playing baseball for the Cajuns and Byrnes playing two the team with six special teams tackles (five years for the Cajuns. . . Jefferies played professionally in the New York Mets organization solo). . . made a career-high four tackles (2007-08). . . was a member of National Honor Society and Student Council in high school. . (two solo) with an assist on a tackle for loss . served as an HOBY Leadership Ambassador and was honored as an all-state academic vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . made three tackles and composite letterman. . . earned the Rotary Club Award and U.S. Army Reserve Scholar an interception at Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). Award. . . biology major. . . earned second letter. 2011 (Freshman): Came off the bench to Tatford’s Career Statistics play in nine games as a reserve in the sec- Year Rec Yds Avg TD ondary and on special teams. . . did not play 2011 1 38 38.0 0 in three of the first four games, but came 2012 6 20 3.3 0 back to see action in eight of the last nine Totals 7 58 8.3 0 contests. . . made 13 tackles on the year (nine solo) with a quarterback hurry and one

30 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES pass breakup. . . had five tackles on special teams. . . made two or more tackles in four dif- Year Rec Yds Avg TD ferent games, including a season-best three stops at Middle Tennessee (10/29). 2011 10 99 9.9 0 High School: Two-star prospect by Scout.com as a senior at St. Augustine High, playing for 2012 16 119 7.4 0 coach Otis Washington. . . registered 44 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and scored on Totals 26 218 8.4 0 a 102-yard interception return as a senior. . . helped lead St. Augustine to a 9-3 record in 2010, losing in the 5A state quarterfinals. . . lettered four times in football. . . played in the Louisiana-Mississippi All-Star Game. DOMINIQUE TOVELL Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1992 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Quintin Thomas and Mary 6-2 248 Smith-Thomas. . . has two sisters (Kaisha & Haven). . . his father played defensive end and So. DE 52 outside linebacker for the Cajuns form 1984-86. . . general studies major. Columbia, Miss. Thomas’ Career Statistics Columbia H.S. Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2011 9 9 4 13 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 1 2012 13 8 1 15 0 -0 0 -0 1 0 -0 0 2012 (Freshman): Totals 22 17 5 28 0 -0 0 -0 1 0 -0 1 Started six of the 12 games he played at linebacker as a red- IAN THOMPSON shirt freshman, mak- 6-4 234 ing 21 tackles (13 Sr. TE 85 solo). . . started the first five games, but Kernersville, N.C. lost playing time East Forsyth H.S. when the Cajuns moved to a four-man front. . . made five 2012 (Junior): Started at tackles with a quar- tight end in 12 games, com- terback sack vs. FIU ing off the bench against (9/29/12). . . posted a Tulane (10/6/12). . . caught 16 career-high six tack- passes for 119 yards. . . made les with a TFL vs. a season-high three grabs for Arkansas State 27 yards vs. Arkansas State (10/23/12). . . earned (10/23/12). . . also had three first letter. catches for 39 yards vs. South 2011 (Redshirt): Alabama (11/24/12). . . closed Did not see any game year by making three catches action while practic- for 27 yards vs.East Carolina in ing with the linebackers. . . earned redshirt to maintain freshman eligibility. . . named to the the New Orleans Bowl. . . 2011-12 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0. earned third letter. High School: Two-time all-district choice at Columbia High, playing for coach Doug Norris. 2011 (Sophomore): Played . . helped team to an 18-7 record over his final two seasons, including a pair of district titles. in all 13 games, making one . . made 95 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and returned an interception for a touch- start, while playing as a tight down during his senior season, playing as both a defensive end and linebacker. . . named to end. . . started the Kent State the WDAM-TV and Hattiesburg American All-Area football team at tight end after catching contest (9/10). . . finished the 33 passes on the season for 390 yards and six touchdowns. . . rated a two-star prospect by season with 10 catches for 99 Scout.com. . . also lettered five times in basketball, helping team to a 129-29 record during yards. . . made a season-high his career and earning all-district honors four times. . . hoops team won four district titles, three catches for 23 yards vs. claiming the state title as a freshman. Florida Atlantic. . . also made Personal: Born June 15, 1992 in Columbia, Miss. . . . son of Charles Coleman and Marcia three receptions totaling 21 yards at Middle Tennessee (10/29). Pittman. . . has one younger brother (Darius). . . recipient of a Principal’s Scholar award each 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams. . . year in high school. . . exercise science major. made an assisted tackle vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State. . . fielded a short kickoff at ULM and returned it two yards. Tovell’s Career Statistics 2009 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play. . . named the offensive scout team player of the Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU week twice. 2012 11 13 8 21 3 -11 1 -7 0 0 -0 1 High School: First team all-conference and all-county choice as a senior at East Forsyth Totals 11 13 8 21 3 -11 1 -7 0 0 -0 1 High, playing for coach Todd Wilbert. . . made 49 receptions for 723 yards and 10 touch- downs as a senior. . . finished with 90 career receptions for 1,333 yards and 16 touchdowns. Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1990 in Greensboro, N.C. . . . son of John Thompson and India Pickard. . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Cole) and one sister (Ivy). . . full name is Jonathan Ian Thompson. . . general studies major.

2013 Football Thompson’s Career Statistics www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 31 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES JEVANTE WATSON DAMARCUS 5-10 175 WATTS-BRACKEN So. CB 18 5-11 190 Bastrop, La. Jr. RB Bastrop H.S. Plaquemine, La. Plaquemine H.S.

2012 (Freshman): Special teams standout who played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman. 2012 (Redshirt): Joined the program as a walk-on at the start of preseason practice. . . . . missed the Tulane game (10/6/12). . . had nine tackles (eight solo), sharing the team lead redshirted during the fall while practicing with the running backs. . . carried six times for with eight special teams stops. . . made a career-high three tackles vs. FIU (9/29/12). . . had nine yards in the spring game. single tackles in six other games. . . was named the most improved defensive player of the High School: First team all-district choice as a senior at Plaquemine High, playing for coach 2013 spring season. . . earned first letter. Blake Kling. . . caught 33 passes for 511 yards and three touchdowns as a wide receiver as a 2011 (Redshirt): Made the squad as a walk-on and spent the year as a redshirt, gaining senior. . . also earned all-metro and all-parish accolades. experience while practicing in the defensive secondary. Personal: Born March 14, 1991 in Plaquemine, La. . . son of Kenneth Bracken and Michele High School: First team all-state choice by the LSWA as a senior at Bastrop High, playing Watts. . . is the oldest of four children, having one brother (Kenneth Bracken, Jr.) and two for coach Brad Bradshaw. . . caught 54 passes for 873 yards (16.2 avg.) and 11 touchdowns sisters (Chandrika Cosma & Kennedy Bracken). . . given name is Damarcus Jaeel Bracken, but as a senior. . . also made 11 tackles with an interception and returned 14 kickoffs for 314 has also taken the last name Watts to honor his mother. . . his cousin, Tim Bracken, was a yards and a 22.4 average. . . had 14 touchdowns, including one rushing and one each on three-year letterman as a running back in football at Michigan from 2002-04. . . his cousin, punt and kickoff returns. . . two-time all-region pick. . . used mostly at defensive back as a Tyre Bracken, is a sophomore running back at Southern Miss. . . sports management major. junior, making 39 tackles with an interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. . . on offense, rushed 25 times for 177 yards (7.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. . . also caught 14 passed for 240 yards (17.1) and two TDs and returned 13 kickoffs for 332 yards (25.5 avg.). BLAIN WINSTON . . used primarily in the backfield as a sophomore, scoring 19 touchdowns. . . was a three-star 6-4 261 recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. . . . rated the No. 37 player in Louisiana as a Fr. DL 90 senior. Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992 in Bastrop, La. . . . son of Jeff Grayson and Michelle Watson. . Monroe, La. . has one brother (Prentiss Ford). . . general studies major. Richwood H.S.

Watson’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 2012 (Redshirt): Promising defensive lineman who redshirted during his initial campaign. 2012 12 8 1 9 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 . . was tabbed the most improved player among linemen during o#-season condition- Totals 11 8 1 9 0 -0 0 -0 0 0 -0 0 ing, taking into account improved work ethic, strength improvement and attitude. High School: Honorable mention all-state pick as a senior at Richwood High, playing for coach Warren Trimble. . . all-district choice as both a junior and senior. . . finished career with 24 sacks. . . rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com. . . ranked one of the Top Super Prospects by Louisiana Football Magazine. Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1993 in Monroe, La. . . . was raised by his maternal grandmother, Martha Davis. . . has one older sister (Krista). . . wa a member of the honor roll in high school. . . organizational communication major.

32 2013 Football www.ragincajuns.com LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS 2013 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES T.J. WORTHY Worthy’s Career Statistics Year G Solo Asst Total TFL -Yd Sac -Yd Int FR -FF PBU 6-2 195 2012 11 28 19 47 1 -1 0 -0 0 1 -0 0 So. S 27 Totals 11 28 19 47 1 -1 0 -0 0 1 -0 0 Gadsden, Ala. Gadsden H.S. Univ. of Mississippi

2012 (Freshman): Key member of the safety rotation, playing in 11 games with three starts. . . started games against FIU (9/29/12), Tulane (10/6/12) and Florida Atlantic (12/1/12). . . did not see any action vs. Lamar (9/1/12) and at ULM (11/3/12). . . finished sixth on the team with 47 tackles (28 solo) with a fumble recovery. . . made a career-high 11 tackles at Oklahoma State (9/15/12). . . had five or more tackles in four straight games start- ing with a six tackle effort at North Texas (10/16/12). . . added five tackles vs. both Arkansas State (10/23/12) and No. 6 Florida (11/10/12) and six vs. WKU (11/17/12). . . finished year by making three tackles vs. East Carolina in the New Orleans Bowl. . . received a waiver from the NCAA early in preseason camp allowing him to play this season after transferring from Ole Miss. . . earned first letter. 2011 (Redshirt): Transferred to UL for the spring semester after attending Ole Miss. High School: All-state honoree as a senior at Gadsden High, playing for coach Joe Billingsley. . . made 21 catches for 450 yards and nine TDs as a senior, helping team to a 10-4 record and Class 6A state quarterfinals. . . was ranked as the No. 20 player in Alabama by Superprep and was an all-region pick by both SuperPrep and PrepStar. . . rated No. 18 player in Alabama by Rivals.com. Personal: Born April 14, 1993 in Gadsden, Ala. . . son of Thomas and Charlotte Worthy. . . has one younger brother (Blake). . . general studies major. 2013 NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES

all-region and district utility player of the year honors. . . rushed 88 times for 368 yards and 18 SCOTT AUSTIN touchdowns as a sophomore to earn district newcomer of the year honors, adding 50 catches 6-4, 180, Fr., WR for 537 yards and three scores. . . lettered twice in basketball, helping team to a 46-21 record Biloxi, Miss. 19 over his two seasons. . . averaged 6.9 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior. . . has 4.5 speed in Biloxi H.S. the 40-yard dash. . . ranked as the No. 91 tight end nationally. . . lettered eight times in four sports in high school, three in football and basketball and once each in baseball and track. High School: First team all-state selection by MaxPreps Personal: Born Jan. 24, 1995 in Waco, Texas. . . son of Sharon Mathews. . . is the middle of as a senior at Biloxi High, playing for coach John Shannon. three children, having one older (Allen Gibson) and one younger (Davis Mathews) brother. . . caught 49 passes for 815 yards and six touchdowns as a . . was active in the band and student council in high school. . . interested in majoring in senior as part of a 9-4 year. . . helped lead team to a 10-3 record and a regional title as a business management. junior, making 38 catches for 698 yards and nine touchdowns. . . named to the Clarion Ledger Pre-Season Dandy Dozen as one of the top 12 players in Mississippi. . . ranked No. 8 on the 2013 Clarion Ledger 10 Most Wanted List. . . played in the 2012 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star DEMEATRE CASEY Classic. . . three-star recruit by both 247Sports and Scout.com. . . ranked as the No. 10 player in 6-4, 220, Fr., DE state by 247Sports. . . earned nine varsity letters in high school, four in football, three in track Homer, La. and two in basketball. . . .ran the 100 and 200 meters and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays in track. Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1994 in Biloxi, Miss. . . .son of Scott Austin, Sr. and Janice Madden. . . Homer H.S. is the oldest of three children, having two younger sisters (Soleil Austin & Tommiya Williams). High School: Honorable mention all-state selection as a . . intends to major in exercise science. senior at Homer High, playing for coach Glen Kyle. . . registered 168 tackles with 18 quarterback sacks as a senior to earn area defensive player of the year by the Shreveport Times. . . intercepted three passes, returning each MATHEW BARNES of them for touchdowns. . . helped team to an 8-2 record and a district title. . . included as one 6-3, 227, Fr., TE of the top 30 seniors in the state by HereComeTheDawgs.com. . . three-star recruit by 247Sports. Groesbeck, Texas Personal: Born March 30, 1994 in Homer, La. . . . son of David Casey and Dorothy West. . . Groesbeck H.S. full name is Demeatre Dwayne Casey but goes by the nickname Meechie. . . is the oldest of !ve children, having three brothers (Dion, Donlan & David) and one sister (Danielle). . . his High School: First team all-state selection by the Associated his cousin, Robert Ferguson, played nine years in the NFL as wide receiver with Green Bay Press as a senior at Groesbeck High, playing for coach Kodi (2001-06), Minnesota (2007-08) and Atlanta (2009). . . his cousin, Richie Casey played wide Crane. . . caught 77 passes for 1,176 yards and 18 touchdowns receiver at Louisiana Tech (2008-12), making 75 catches for 764 yards and four touchdowns as a senior. . . also carried 44 times for 258 yards and three TDs. . . used as a running back as in his career. . . intends to major in athletic training. a junior, picking up 763 yards and nine touchdowns to earn second team all-state, !rst team

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reach the quarter!nals of the state playo#s for the !rst time since 2007. . . also earned !rst team DARIUS HOGGINS all-region mention. . . rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns to earn game MVP honors as 5-7, 165, Fr., RB the Bayou Region All-Stars posted a 34-0 shutout in the Lions Club Bayou River Showdown. . Coconut Creek, Fla. . has 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash. . . three-star ranking by Rivals.com. . . was ranked No. 33 Monarch H.S. in Louisiana during the preseason and No. 17 in the Louisiana Post-Season Top 40 by Rivals. Personal: Born June 1, 1994 in Houma, La. . . . son of Marion McGuire. . . is the youngest of six High School: Third team all-state pick by the Associated children, having one brother (Ryan) and four sisters (Nina Smith, Octavia, Miesha & Darneshia Press as a senior at Monarch High, playing for coach Calvin McGuire). . . undecided on a major. Davis. . . rushed for 1,191 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, adding a pair of touchdowns on kick returns. . . !rst team All-Broward County after helping team to an 8-3 record as a senior. . . owns a 4.4 time in the 40-yard dash. . .played in DEVIN SCOTT the Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star game. 5-11, 180, Fr., WR Personal: Born July 31, 1994 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. . . . son of Ronnie Hoggins and Alison Harvey, La. Jones. . . is one of six children, having three brothers (Dante Jones, Ronnie Hoggins & Deriko West Jefferson H.S. Herrian) and two sisters (Kaitlyn & Kayla Hoggins). . . interested in majoring in sports management. High School: First team all-state pick as a senior at West Je#erson High, playing for coach Marcus Scott. . . caught 36 passes for 878 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior, GRANT HORST receiving !rst team all-metro, !rst team all-New Orleans and !rst team all-district. . . lettered 6-5, 250, Fr., OL twice in football and twice in track. . . in track, quali!ed for the Junior Olympics by running Spanish Fort, Ala. the 400 meters in 47.73 and a 21.30 in the 200 meters. . . won the long jump at the 2011 Spanish Fort H.S. state indoor meet with a leap of 23-10. . . has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash. . . three-star recruit by 247Sports. High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at Personal: Born March 18, 1995 in Harvey, La. . . . son of Stacy Anderson and Christina Scott. Spanish Fort High, playing for coach Mark Freeman. . . was . . is the oldest of three children, having one brother (Stacy Anderson) and one sister (Denisha the anchor of an o#ensive line that helped Spanish Fort go Burkes). . . is interested in majoring in business management. 14-1 and win the state title, averaging 48 points a game. . . also earned all-city honors. . . two-year starter, playing on team that went 9-4 during his junior campaign. . . also lettered during his junior year in basketball. . . two-star recruit by Scout.com. SIMEON THOMAS Personal: Born June 23, 1995 in Nashville, Tenn. . . son of Mike and Debbie Horst. . . has one 6-3, 180, Fr., DB older brother (Garrett). . . is interested in majoring in marketing. Miami, Fla. Carol City H.S. TROY McCOLLUM High School: Ranked No. 20 in the Miami Herald list of the 6-0, 170, Fr., DB top Miami-Dade County recruits as a senior at Carol City High, Miami, Fla. playing for coach Harold Barnwell. . . made 35 tackles with North Miami H.S. two interceptions as a senior. . . played in the Nike Dade vs. Broward All-Star game. . . made 65 tackles with three interceptions as a junior. . . a three-star recruit, he was ranked No. 40 High School: Ranked No. 16 in the Miami Herald list of the at his position by Scout.com. top Miami-Dade County recruits as a senior at North Miami Senior, playing for coach Ed Williams. . . recorded 31 tackles (24 solo) with an interception as a senior. . . played in both the Nike Dade vs. Broward and CEDRICK TILLMAN the Dolphins Under Armor All-Star games. . . had 49 tackles with an interception as a junior. . 5-9, 180, Jr., CB . three-star recruit by Rivals.com, 247Sports and ESPN.com. . . lettered four times in football Grenada, Miss. 6 and twice in track. . . honorable mention all-state selection in track as a senior after !nishing Grenada H.S. /Holmes C.C. 12th in the 400 meters as a senior and helping team to a second place !nish. . . owns top track times of 12.36 in the 100 meters, 23.31 in the 200 meters and 49.95 in the 400 meters. Junior College: First team all-state choice as a freshman at Personal: Born July 17, 1994 in Miami, Fla. . . . son of Cerv and Evelyn McCollum. . . is the Holmes CC, playing for coach Je# Koonz. . . made 28 tackles youngest of three children, having two brothers (Jermico King & Eric McCollum). . . was active (26 solo) as a sophomore, adding four TFL, two fumble in the 5000 Role Models club in high school. . . will major in sports management. recoveries and one INT. . . made 35 tackles as a freshman with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. . . ranked as the 27th-best junior college cornerback in the country by 247Sports. High School: First team all-state choice as a senior at Grenada High, playing for coach Lamar ELIJAH McGUIRE Pitcock. . . rushed for 762 yards and 11 touchdowns on 146 carries and caught 32 passses for 5-11, 185, Fr., RB 504 yards and three scores as a senior. . . had 1,616 all-purpose yards as a senior. . . voted Houma, La. “Mr. Grenada” as a senior. . . voted team’s best defensive back as a junior after making four Vandebilt Catholic H.S. interceptions. . . also rushed 20 times for 232 yards and two touchdowns. . . lettered three times in both football and track and twice in baseball. . . ran a personal best 10.6 in the 100- High School: First team all-state choice as an athlete by the yard dash. . . ran on the 4x100 relay team that !nished third in the state. . . played left !eld LSWA as a senior at Vandebilt Catholic High, playing for coach on the baseball team. Brad Villavaso. . . led the state in rushing, carrying 223 times Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1992 in Grenada, Miss. . . . son of Lamar and Dianne Tillman. . . has one for 2,603 yards, an 11.8 average and 31 touchdowns to help team to an 11-2 record. . . also younger brother (Brandon). . . was active in the FCA in high school. . . interested in majoring passed for 497 yards and !ve touchdowns in helping team win !rst district title since 2002 and in general studies.

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Sy’eya)) sister. . . his cousin, Demetrius Frazier, is a redshirt freshman cornerback at Middle COREY TRIM Tennessee. . . was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. . . intends to major 5-11, 180, Jr., CB in sports management. Baton Rouge, La. 7 Redemptorist H.S./Jones County C.C. MARQUIS WHITE Junior College: Helped team to a 6-3 record as a sophomore 6-5, 315, So., DL at Jones County CC, playing for former New York Giants and Orlando, Fla. 93 Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Ray Perkins. . . made 46 Olympia H.S. /Fort Scott CC tackles as a sophomore (36 solo) with four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. . . was a regular in the secondary as a freshman, making 10 tackles (eight solo) with one TFL. . Junior College: Was voted the team’s most improved . three-star recruit by Scout.com. . . ranked as the 27th-best junior college cornerback in the lineman and most athletic lineman in his lone seasonat Fort country by 247Sports. Scott C.C., playing for coach Curtis Horton. . . saw action in High School: Two-time, all-state selection while playing for coach Guy Mistretta at seven games, making nine tackles with half of a quarterback sack and one forced fumble. Redemptorist High. . . made four interceptions as a senior to earn all-metro and all-district High School: Was voted the teams most improved lineman and most athletic lineman in kudos. . . made 68 tackles with four interceptions as a junior. . . three-star recruit out of high his lone prep season at North Carolina Tech, playing for coach Tim Newman. . . registered 36 school by Scout.com. tackles with 4.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and four pass breakups, !nishing second among Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1992 in Baton Rouge, La. . . . son of Je#rey and Stephanie Trim. . . defensive linemen in tackles. . . prior to attending North Carolina Tech, played basketball at is the youngest of two children, having one brother (Quinten). . . volunteered time working Olympia High in Orlando, Fla. . . signed with South Florida in 2011 and redshirted, leaving with the Salvation Army and as a youth coach. . . general studies major. the program in January, 2012. Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1992 in Orlando, Fla. . . . son of Sheila White. . . is an only child. . . TRACY WALKER interested in majoring in kinesiology. 6-2, 180, Fr., DB Brunswick, Ga. D’AQUIN WITHROW 6-6, 275, Fr., OL Brunswick H.S. Harvey, La. High School: First team all-region choice as a senior at West Jefferson H.S. Brunswick High, playing for coach Victor Floyd. . . registered 67 tackles with !ve interceptions, two forced fumbles and High School: Honorable mention all-state choice by the seven TFL during senior season. . . also received all-area kudos. . . was an honorable mention Louisiana Football Coach’s Association as a senior at West pick as a junior after making 57 tackles with two interceptions. . . lettered twice in football Je#erson High, playing for coach Marcus Scott. . . !rst team and three times in basketball. . . helped hoops team to a 22-7 record and a regional title as a all-district choice by NOLA.com. . . two-year letterman in football who also lettered once in junior. . . has a 6-10 wingspan, runs a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash and has a 36-inch vertical leap. basketball. . . did not start playing football until his junior year. . . two-star recruit by Scout.com. . . three-star recruit by Scout.com. Personal: Born March 13, 1994 in New Orleans, La. . . . son of Tremell and Yvonne Withrow. Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1995 in Brunswick, Ga. . . son of Tracy Walker, Jr. and Georgette . . is the oldest of two children, having one younger brother (Shyheem). . . volunteered time Humphreys. . . is one of six children having !ve sisters (Tierra, Tiana, Talisha, Tre’yonna & in high school helping to feed the homeless. . . undecided on a major. How The Ragin’ Cajuns Were Built Freshman Recruits Transfers Walk-ons 2008 2011 2012 2013 2011 2009 2012 Rodney Gillis Octravian Anderson Tyren Alexander Scott Austin Terrance Broadway Hunter Thibodaux Leo Jones Montrel Carter La Marcus Allen Matthew Barnes (Houston) Stephen Morella 2009 2010 Justin Hamilton Darrien Batiste Nick Byrne Devin Figaro (Tulane) Chris Morgan Justin Anderson Zach Bourque Alonzo Harris Remaine Douglas Demeatre Casey Lance Pace Daniel Lemelle 2012 Billy Christian Marcus Jackson Karmichael Dunbar James Clark Ethan Rosenbalm Jacob Maxwell Darius Barksdale Christian Sager Trae Johnson Kevin Fouquier Darius Hoggins Thomas Singleton Brandon McCray (Ole Miss) Jake Molbert Brooks Haack Grant Horst 2011 D. Watts-Bracken Brandon Nash T.J. Worthy Larry Pettis Chris Hill Troy McCollum Zachary DeGrange Ian Thompson (Ole Miss) 2013 Chris Prater Jared Johnson Elijah McGuire Jake Guidry Allen Cummins 2010 Mykhael Quave Dominick Jones Devin Scott 2013 O’Neil Parker Reginald Miles, Jr. Boris Anyama E!rem Reed D’Shaie Landor Simeon Thomas Ricky Johnson Torrey Pierce John Broussard Christian Ringo Tre’maine Lightfoot Tracy Walker (Tulsa) Adam Savoie James Butler Jamal Robinson Jalen Nixon D’Aquin Withrow Evan Tatford Jevante Watson Andrew Hebert Greg Siener Al Riles (Tulane) Andre Huval Sean Thomas Rodney Smith Junior College Jarad Martin Dominique Tovell Jeremy Sparks Foreign 2011 2013 Marvin Martin Zach Tarver 2013 Will Burrowes Stephen Brauchle Trevence Patt Blain Winston Daniel Cadona Evyn Perry Cedrick Tillman Daniel Quave 2012 Corey Trim Hunter Stover Jalen Fields Marquis White Darryl Surgent Terry Johnson

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