Figures to break into the starting lineup after backing up Jamie Heiner the last couple years ... has excelled on special teams where he established a reputation as a fierce hitter ... excellent speed with the ability to cover backs out of the backfield.

1999: Saw action in 12 games as a junior ... recorded four or more tackles on four occasions ... tallied a career-high five tackles, including one tackle-for-loss in win over Nebraska-Omaha (Oct. 9) ... notched four tackles in season opener at Angelo State (Sept. 4).

1998: Spent most of season as a special teams player and backup linebacker ... recorded 11 tackles (3 solos) and one tackle-for-loss.

1997: Tallied 29 tackles, including one sack, in limited action ... moved to linebacker from free safety.

1996: Redshirted.

High School: Earned Rocky Mountain News second team all-state honors after leading Doherty High School to the state quarterfinals ... was also named all-conference and all-area following his senior season ... was also a three-year letterwinner in basketball ... high school football coach: Jim Hartman.

Personal: Born October 30, 1977 in Massachusetts ... son of Clamon and Deborah Duncan ... majoring in criminal justice.