2008: Finished fourth on the team in receiving with 253 yards on 18 catches … Hauled in two receptions for touchdowns … Averaged 14.1 yards per catch with a long of 31 yards … Recorded a career-high outing at Delta State on Oct. 11, pulling in eight catches for 111 yards, including both of the Tigers’ scores in the contest.

Prior to UWA: Played two seasons at the East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss.

Prep: Prepped at Forest High School under Judd Boswell … Earned three varsity football letters for the Bearcats with two seasons as captain … Also lettered in basketball and baseball at FHS.

Personal: Michael Townsend … Son of Dorothy Ann Townsend.