Adams State University

Before ASU: 25 total game appearances for UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in two seasons (2013 and 2014)…29 combined tackles (22 solo), one pass break-up, and a forced fumble…19 total tackles (15 solo) in 12 games for 2014 season.

Prep: A 2011 graduate of Lancaster HS ... Ranked the No. 131 CB in the nation by Scout ... A first-team all-district selection in District 15-4A his last season ... Played on both sides of the ball for coach Andrew Jackson ... Notched more than 90 tackles to go with seven interceptions and three touchdowns as a senior ... Also lettered in track and field, competing in the 200-meter dash and triple jump for the Tigers.

Off The Field: The son of Angela and Willie Blade ... Has one younger brother, Armoni, and two sisters, Perry and Phoenix ... Step-father, Willie Blade, played football at Mississippi State and for three NFL teams, including starting 15 games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.