Western Illinois University Athletics

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games... recorded a solo tackle at Illinois State... registered an assisted stop against Stephen F. Austin, Southern Illinois, Missouri State and Northern Iowa.

2008 (REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN): Appeared in 10 games, started at linebacker against Quincy... registered six tackles and a pass breakup.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted... named to the Gateway Conference Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters... was named to the Illinois Class 5A All-State First Team... registered a combined 212 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four interceptions, four fumble recoveries, two blocked PATs, a blocked punt, two sacks, more than 500 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns in the 2005 and 2006 seasons... was a 2005 and 2006 Western Big Six All-Conference First Team selection... named to the 2005 and 2006 Quad City Times All-Metro First Team... was a Dispatch-Argus All-Metro First Team selection in 2005 and 2006... was also a three-year letter winner in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Darwin and Mary Briones... born June 19, 1988... majoring in physical therapy.