HIGH SCHOOL:  Three-year varsity letterman . . . During his three-year high school career, recorded 379 tackles (109 soph., 121 junior, 149 senior), five interceptions, nine touchdowns and three blocked punts . . . Caught 29 passes for 500 yards during his senior season . . . Helped lead Ozark to the state semifinals and an 8-5 record . . . 2007 awards and honors include:  First Team AP All-State linebacker, First Team MFBCA All-State linebacker, First Team All-COC, First Team All-District tight end.

PERSONAL:  Born Mar. 5, 1990 . . . Son of Doug and Debbie Herrold.