Transfer from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif. . . . Was an all-conference pick a year ago on the JCO level . . . Spent two seasons with the Ganchos . . . Had 68 total tackles and an interception in 2012 . . . Totaled 41 stops in 2011 . . . Played prep football at Inkster High School . . . Coached by Greg Carter . . . Netted 115 total tackles with 85 solo hits as a senior . . . Two-time all-state honoree . . . Three-time all-conference pick . . . Helped team to a state runner-up finish and a conference crown at the prep level . . . Has a sister . . . Born in Detroit.