2008 (Freshman): Dean's List student...Special teams player and reserve in Wesley secondary...Excellent spring drills...Great speed and contact will fight for starting spot in 2009...Was in on four stops last season.

High School:  Member of the football (Donald Davis) and track & field teams...Two-time all-conference...Two-time big school all-state honorable mention.

Personal:  Son of Joseph and LaPonda Strickland...Has one sibling, Lanee.