Youngstown State University

2012 (Junior): Played in all 11 games as a defensive back and member of special teams units...was in the starting lineup against South Dakota State...finished with 19 total tackles...had 14 assisted stops and five solos...posted a season-high five tackles (two solos and three assists) at North Dakota State...had four stops against the Jackrabbits (a solo and three assists)...finished with three tackles at Western Illinois...had two assists against South Dakota and Illinois State...finished with single stops Pittsburgh, Albany and UNI...earned his first letter.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Was a unanimous selection as the Mountain Conference American Division Defensive Player of the Year...led the team with 85 total tackles, including 45 solo stops...the 9.4 tackles per game ranked seventh in the Southern California Football Association...credited with 11 tackles for 62 yards in losses...had three pass breakups...had a season-best 13 tackles against San Diego Mesa...had 12 tackles against Santa Monica...credited with 11 stops against LA Southwest and Victor Valley...had 10 against East Los Angeles...as a freshman in 2010 had 40 tackles, including 27 solo stops...credited with four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles...had 125 tackles in just 16 games played in junior college career...coach was Sean Fernandes.

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior was a first-team All-Sunset League selection...had 66 tackles in 11 games...also scored 10 touchdowns and rushed for 238 on 41 carries...the Griffins posted an 8-3 mark in 2009...earned three letters...coach was John Barnes.

PERSONAL: Parents are Tina and Sean Fernandes...his mother is an assistant track and field coach (sprints) at USC...his dad is the head football coach at El Camino-Compton Center, where he played juco ball...has a sister...birthday is Nov. 17...major is psychology.