2008: Handled all long snapping duties for the Red and White Special Teams … Played in all 11 games for the Tigers … Named to the 2008 Gulf South Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2007: Played in 10 games in the Red and White last season … Finished with three tackles on the season, including two assists in the Henderson State game on Sept. 20, 2007.

2006: Saw limited action during the season.

2005: Sat out season as a redshirt

Prep: Played for Head Coach Matt Brunson and Chip Weems at Crestview (Fla.) High School … Helped lead the Bulldogs to a 25-14 four-year, prep-career record, including district championship/state runner-up (2002) and state playoffs (2003) … Also lettered in tennis, basketball and weightlifting.

Personal: Daniel Smith … Born Sept. 4, 1986 in Crestview, Fla. … Son of Rick and Lucinda Smith … Has one sister, Shanna Johnson.