2008:Played in 12 games in 2008 . . . Recorded 14 tackles, including 11 solo tackles for the season . . . Posted a career-high four tackles against Texas Southern . . . Had five tackles for a loss of 15 yards for the season, including one sack for a loss of seven yards against North Texas . . .Five TFL tied the fourth most on the team.
2007: Redshirted and participated on the practice squad.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity letterman at Vashon High School . . . Saw limited action on the varsity squad as a freshman . . . Posted 98 tackles, four fumble recoveries, five sacks and two interceptions as a senior . . . 2006 First Team All-Conference and Second team All-District selection . . . Twice named the Suburban North and Northside Journal Player of the Week . . . Team Captain as both a junior and senior . . . Named the Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 . . . Junior season received Second Team All-Conference recognition . . . Sophomore season Honorable Mention All-Conference selection.
PERSONAL: Born Feb. 17, 1989 . . . Son of Donna Tankins.
Courtesy: ArkansasState
