2008: Played in eight contests in his first season with the Tigers … Recorded a total of two tackles, including one in the season opener against Belhaven on Aug. 30 … Gathered his other tackle on Sept. 11 at Arkansas Tech.

Prep: Prepped at Aberdeen High School under Chris Duncan … Lettered four seasons for the Bulldogs with one year as captain … Led AHS to the North Half Semi-Finals with a 9-4 record his senior season … Received the Iron Man Award and Daily Journal’s All-Area Leading Receiver … Recorded 37 receptions for 748 yards and seven touchdowns.

Personal: Ricky Jamaar Bell … Born Nov. 18, 1989 … Son of Amy and Leroy Bell … Lettered in basketball at AHS … Also plays drums.