2007: Played in all 12 games and had 21 tackles ... Had 326 total snaps including a high of 54 against Virginia ... Missed the last half of spring drills due to an injury ... Listed behind Lonnie Clemons at the "will" linebacker spot coming out of spring practice ... Collected three tackles in his Blue Raider debut at FAU ... Had three stops at Louisville and added four against LSU ... Did not have a tackle against WKU ... Tallied one tackle in win over FIU ... Had three stops in loss to Virginia ... Added three tackles at North Texas and tallied two at ULM ... Came up with one stop against ULL and at Troy.

ECMJC: Named honorable mention all-state in 2006 after collecting 73 tackles, two interceptions, and five sacks as a sophomore at East Central Mississippi JC ... Selected to play in 2006 MACJC All- Star game ... Voted team's most valuable player and earned a team captain award in 2006 ... Collected 50 tackles as a freshman which ranked second on the team.

High School: Lettered in football, basketball, and baseball at Lake High School ... Played both wide receiver and defensive back ... Earned honorable mention alldistrict honors his senior year and was the team's second- leading tackler.

Personal: Parents: Willie, Jr. and Janice Hickmon ... Born: 7/1/ 86 ... Major: Liberal Studies.