A 2010 graduate of L'Anse Creuse North High School . . . Played under Joe Politowitze . . . Also competed in track for four years . . . Netted 18 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles with six sacks as a senior . . . Had 14 solo and 16 assisted hits his junior year . . . Had at least two sacks in all four of his prep seasons . . . Helped team to its first-ever playoff appearance in 2007 . . . Was a part of the school's leadership council . . . Served as a basketball stat keeper . . . Has both a brother and sister . . . Enjoys drawing and playing cards . . . Younger brother of current FSU teammate Jamar Slade . . . Birthdate: 7/15/92.