William Paterson University Athletics

2011: Appeared in nine games as a rookie, compiling 81 yards on 17 attempts … Returned seven kickoffs for 110 yards (15.7 yards/return) … Rushed for a season-high 32 yards on seven attempts during a 17-15 win against Morrisville State (10/29/11) … Returned two kicks for 57 yards, including a season-long 30-yard run back, in a 13-6 season-opening win at King’s (9/3/11) … Picked up 31 yards on four carries at Cortland (10/22/11).

Prior to William Paterson: A transfer from Warren County Community College … Helped lead Phillipsburg H.S. to back-to-back 10-2 records and state championships in 2008 and 2009 … As a senior captain, recorded 10 touchdowns and 1,201 rushing yards to earn all-county honors … Scored four touchdowns and rushed for 344 yards as a junior … Also competed in basketball and track and field.

Academics: Majoring in communication.

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