Came to SFA as a running back, but made the switch to linebacker prior to his sophomore season ... Became one of the most dominant linebackers in the conference during his first season at the new position.

2006 (Sophomore): A second-team All-Southland Conference selection after leading the league with 92 tackles, including 34 unassisted stops ... Finished second in the SLC with 11.5 tackles for losses ... Was ninth in the conference with three sacks ... Also picked off two passes, forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble ... Named SLC Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 18) ... Recorded four double-figure tackle performances on the season ... Named I-AA Weekly All-Star after his performance against Arizona ... Was involved in 23 tackles against Arizona, and picked off a pass ... Recorded 12 tackles, including 3.5 for losses and a sack against Central Arkansas ... Followed that up with a 12-tackle performance against No. 11 North Dakota State ... Also recorded 1.5 tackles for losses against the Bison ... Recorded 12 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss, against McNeese State ... Also forced a fumble against the Cowboys ... Post 12 tackles, including one for a loss, against Sam Houston State ... Recorded eight tackles, two tackles for losses, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and an interception against Northwestern State ... Recorded seven tackles, including one for a loss at Nicholls State.

2005 (Freshman): Played in and started four games ... Carried the ball 66 times for 281 yards and three touchdowns ... Averaged 4.3 yards per carry and 70.2 yards per game ...Also caught five passes for 22 yards ... Carried the ball 20 times for 77 yards and two touchdowns in season-opening win against Henderson State ... Led SFA with 16 carries for 96 yards at No. 16 Montana State, with a long of 44 yards ... Toted the ball 11 times for 65 yards and a score against Western Illinois ...Rushed for 43 yards at Southern Utah.

High School: Standout tailback for coach Roger Adams at Hallsville HS ... Was voted team offensive MVP as a senior and also was a first-team all-district selection and earned honorable mention all-state honors ... Second on the all-time rushing yardage list in Hallsville history ... Rushed for 3,069 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Personal: Born April 26, 1987, in Marshall ... Has posted a 4.0 GPA through high school and serves as a mentor at Hallsville Elementary School ... Son of Bryant and Paula Perkins of Hallsville.