A physical player who plays hard . . . made progress in the spring . . . coaches will look to see where he fits into the defense.

2007: Saw action in five games . . . recorded three tackles for the season.

2006: Saw action in all 11 games . . . tallied 11 tackles, including six solo stops . . . had a career-high four tackles against Miles . . . registered two tackles at Southeast Missouri, and two at Jacksonville State.

2005: Redshirted . . . contributed as part of the Bulldogs' scout team.

High School: Named captain of his team and preseason All-Midstate in 2004 . . . named All-County in 2003 and 2004 . . . won the Joe L. Warden Courage Award . . . led the team to the 2002 state championship.

Personal: Born July 7, 1987 . . . son of Mike and Ann Skiera . . . undeclared major.