Harding University Athletics

Career

• Career Games/Starts: 20/16 ... Bison debut: vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30/07) ... First Career Start: at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22/07) ... 59 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 9 PBU, 2 INT. 
• Has earned two letters as a cornerback ... moved to wide receiver during 2009 spring practice.

2008

• Played in 10 games, starting nine at cornerback ... 24 tackles, 4 PBU.
• Recorded a season-high six tackles at North Alabama (9/25) ... had three tackles and a season-high two pass breakups vs. Arkansas-Monticello.

2007

• Played in all 10 games with seven starts at cornerback ... 35 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU ... one of only two true freshmen on the Bison roster (Marcus Jones).
• Had at least one tackle in all 10 games, including a season-high seven tackles at West Alabama (9/29) ... had three tackles and two pass break-ups vs. Southwest Baptist (8/30) ... both interceptions came against Arkansas Tech (11/3) and both resulted in Harding touchdowns.

Previous School

• Started four seasons as a defensive back, wide receiver and running back under coach Brian Stewart at Jackson (Tenn.) Christian School ... three-time all-conference and two-time all-state ... led Jackson Christian to a 12-3 record and a Tennessee Class 1A state championship, earning most valuable player honors.
• Also lettered in basketball, soccer and track.

Personal

• Born: Nov. 27, 1988 in Humbolt, Tenn. ... Major: Sports Management ... Parents: Roland and Pam Rayner.

Career Highs

• Tackles - 7 at West Alabama (9/29/07) 
• TFL - 1.0 at West Alabama (9/29/07)
• Interceptions - 2 vs. Arkansas Tech (11/3/07)
• PBU - 2 (twice), last vs. Arkansas-Monticello (10/25/08)