Led his team to the state championship as a North Carolina prep. Played in all 14 games as a true freshman in 2008, starting the final 10 at right cornerback, and registered 51 tackles, nine pass breakups and zero interceptions with half a tackle for loss. Was the starter at the RCB spot in all 14 games in ’09 and logged 61-10-4 with two tackles for loss. Moved across the field in ’10 and made 11 starts at left cornerback, totaling 48-9-1 with four tackles for loss in 12 games. Made one start at free safety in the season finale vs. Villanova. Was ejected for fighting with Florida WR Carl Moore and both players were ejected. That led to a suspension by the Southern Conference, causing him to miss the Mountaineers’ first playoff game against Western Illinois. Team captain.