Prior to UWA: Played in 10 games primarily on special teams, recording one tackle his junior season at Delta State. Before his one year stint with the Statesmen, played two seasons at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Miss., helping lead the Indians to playoffs as a sophomore.

Prep: Lettered three seasons for Coach Patrick Byrd at Amory High School ... Named to All-District Team as a sophomore, junior, and a senior while garnering All-State honors as a senior ... Selected District Defensive MVP as a senior ... Helped guide team to 4A State Championship Game appearance as a sophomore ... Also played basketball and member of power lifting team.

Personal: Surframe Gilleylen ... Born on Sept. 23, 1986 ... Son of Thomas and Linda Gilleylen ... Has six siblings.