2010: Competed in four games for A&M-Commerce ... Made his Lion debut at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Sept. 18) ... Appeared in a pair of home games against Southeastern Oklahoma (Oct. 2) and Tarleton State (Oct. 16).

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Redshirted last year at New Mexico Highlands University ... A two-year letterwinner and starter at Westbury High School ... Earned second team all-district recognition as a senior ... A three-year member of the track and field team ... Ran on the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays and the 200-meter dash.

Personal: Born May 1, 1991 ... Son of Nyweli Houston and Troy Griffin.