In 2016: Played in nine games, making six starts at linebacker ... was sixth on the team with 39 total tackles, including 25 solo stops ... had 6.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks as well ... had season-high eight tackles in the season-opening win at Pittsburg State ... had four tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack in the win over Fort Hays State ... registered six tackles and two sacks in the win over Lindenwood.

Before UCM: Played two seasons for head coach Kevin Emerson at Orange Coast (Calif.) College ... earned First Team All-State honors after finishing his sophomore season with 94 tackles, including 59 solo stops ... averaged 8.5 tackles per game ... had two interceptions and one sack.

In High School: Was a Second Team All-State and a First Team All-Conference honoree for head coach Ken Moore at Wentzville Holt High School ... also lettered in basketball.

Personal: General studies major ... son of Brian and Katy Cushing.