A former walk-on who fought his way into the starting lineup on the defensive front ... One of the strongest players on the team ... Is listed as a starter on the defensive front coming out of spring workouts.

2006 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games, earning starts in the final six ... Finished the season with 29 tackles, including six solo stops, 0.5 sacks and a pass breakup ... Carded a season-high six tackles against McNeese State ... Tied his season high with six against Sam Houston State ... Recorded three tackles, including 0.5 tackles for a loss at Texas State ... Also notched three-tackle performances against Nicholls State and Northwestern State ... Recorded two tackles and his lone sack of the season at Southeastern Louisiana ... Was credited with a pass deflection at Tulsa.

High School: A two-sport letterwinner at Westfield ... A two-time all-district selection ... Set the highest mark at Westfield by recording a 425 lb. bench press and a 575 lb. squat ... Lists his best individual performance as a 10-tackle, two-sack performance in the state championship game ... Guided his prep squad to a state runner-up finish.

Personal: Son of Robert and Reba Mayes.