Enters the fall as the front-runner to start at free safety . . . coaches expect big things in the fall.

2007: Saw action in 10 games, including three starts . . . recorded 36 tackles, including 24 solo stops . . . had one tackle for a loss, one interception and one pass break-up . . . had four tackles at Georgia Tech . . . had a career-high six tackles at Tennessee-Martin . . . tallied five tackles and an interception at Tennessee Tech . . . had five tackles at Eastern Illinois.

High School: Named All-State for 5A by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association . . . named MVP of the Baton Rouge Area All-Star game as a senior . . . was a two-time All-Metro and three-time All-District selection . . . recorded 12 career interceptions, returning three for touchdowns . . . helped his team to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals . . . led his team to a 25-2 record over the last two seasons . . . also ran track and was part of the state champion 4 x 400 meters relay team as a junior.

Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1989 . . . son of Poncho and Darlene Broussard . . . undeclared major.