Western Illinois University Athletics

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 10 games, missing the season-finale... one tackle against Jacksonville and Southern Illinois.

FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football twice and once in track... received the school's Best Running Back Award... earned All-Oakland County honors following his senior year... named Player of the Week by the Oakland Athletic Association... received Honorable Mention status on the Dream Team... played for former Detroit Lion Ron Bellamy... finished his senior season with 50 tackles, including five for a loss... rushed 60 times for 601 yards and caught 12 passes for 235 yards... totaled 10 touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 28, 1992 in Detroit... No. 1 sports highlight was last fall when on a 12-yard touchdown run he dove over an opponent's head to score... his dad has been a major influence, "He introduced me to the game of football at an early age and he mentored me along the way, helping me improve as an athlete and a person."... most admires Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, "He does not hold back. He lays it all on the line every down and in every game he plays."... enjoys drawing, working out, spending time with friends and going to sporting events... favorite professional team is the New Orleans Saints... favorite musician is Gucci Mane... son of Vincent Sr. and Sharon Simpson.

MAJOR: Biology