Tough-nosed linebacker who made tremendous strides throughout the course of last season for the Bulldogs...Took over starting role midway through the year...Sixth-leading returning tackler with 39 stops a year ago...Had a team-best 13 tackles in season finale against Texas A&M-Commerce...Played running back for the West squad in the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Game...Once rushed for 316 yards in a single game in high school...

Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1986...Parent is Sandra McCoy...Has an older sister, Lorina, (25)...Majoring in parks and recreation management...Favorite athlete is Jim Brown...Hopes to be a football coach after graduation.