Prepped in Louisiana before redshirting in 2007. Played five games in ’08 — after starting the first four contests and recording 24 tackles, four for loss and zero sacks with one pass breakup, missed the duration of the regular season with a broken jaw (returned to play in the bowl game). Was the Golden Eagles’ leading tackler the next two seasons — totaled 121-11-7 1/2 with four pass breakups and three forced fumbles in ’09 (13 starts) and 93-15 1/2-3 with one interception and a forced fumble in ’10 (13 starts). Sprained an ankle against UAB and was ejected for fighting against East Carolina. Started first four games of '11 season but suffered a season-ending knee injury vs. Virginia, likely ending his college career. Totaled 35-3 1/2-1 with three interceptions and two additional passes broken up.