2008: Sat out as a redshirt.

2007: Played in eight games for the Tigers … Tallied seven tackles in his sophomore season … Tied his career-high of two tackles three times, the last coming at North Alabama on Nov. 10.

2006: Played in five games for UWA … Recorded three tackles last season, all in Tiger wins … Tied his season-high in tackles, last coming in UWA’s homecoming win over Webber International.

Prep: Prepped at Oak Mountain High School … Earned varsity letter with the Eagles, serving two seasons as captain … Also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Durward Jeffries … Son of Valerie Jeffries … Born Sept. 22, 1986.