Harding University Athletics

Career

• Career Games/Starts: 19/9 ... Bison debut: at Missouri Southern (9/8/07) ... First Career Start: at Missouri Southern (8/30/08) ... 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 FF. 
• Has earned two letters as a defensive lineman.

2008

• Played in 11 games, starting nine at nose guard or defensive tackle ... 30 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 FF.
• Set a career high with eight tackles at Valdosta State (10/18) ... had three tackles, including 1.0 TFL, and a forced fumble vs. Southern Arkansas (10/4).

2007

• Played in eight games as a reserve defensive lineman ... 9 tackles, 1.0 TFL.
• Had a season-high three tackles at Arkansas-Monticello (9/22) ... had two or more tackles in three games.

Previous School

• Transferred to Harding from Kilgore (Texas) College ... played in four games and recorded five tackles as a sophomore.
• Started three seasons on the defensive line under coach John Outlaw at Lufkin (Texas) High School ... two-time all-conference ... Lufkin recorded a 36-3 record during his three seasons.

Personal

• Born: Dec. 31, 1986 in Lufkin, Texas ... Major: General Studies ... Parents: Roger and Willie Mae Hurts ... has one sister (Rose).

Career Highs

• Tackles - 8 at Valdosta State (10/18/08) 
• TFL - 1.0 (twice), last at Arkansas Tech (11/8/08)