Wofford College Athletics

Returning starter at outside linebacker . . . Transfer from Presbyterian College . . . Has great hands and focus . . . Student of the game . . . Understands his role within the scheme of the defense . . . Also one of the stronger members on the defensive unit . . . 2006: Named to the Academic All-Southern Conference team . . . Member of the SoCon Academic Honor Roll . . . Earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors in the season finale against Gardner-Webb (Nov. 18) . . . Made three tackles to go along with a fumble recovery and 76-yard interception return . . . Finished the season fourth on the team with 66 total tackles . . . Team leader with three interceptions . . . Also had interceptions against South Carolina State and Appalachian State . . . Made a season and career-high 12 stops against Furman (Sept. 30) . . . Started all 11 games at outside linebacker in earning his first letter . . . Ranked 17th in the SoCon in total tackles . . . Shared the team’s Best Linebacker award with Kyle Horne . . . Also received the team’s Dog Soldier Award for his dedication in the weight room . . . Was tied for seventh in the Southern Conference with three interceptions and second in the league with three fumble recoveries . . . 2005: Sat out the season after transferring from Presbyterian College . . . Participated in practice and spring drills and was given one of the team’s Unsung Hero awards . . . High School: Graduate of Mauldin High School . . . A two-year starter at tight end . . . Earned all-region honors as a senior . . . Totaled 13 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns . . . Was also Mauldin’s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman . . . Personal: Accounting major . . . Son of Ronda Downey . . . Born Nov. 26, 1985.