Born April 18, 1958 in Bibb County, Alabama. Graduate of Fort Payne High School. There he excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. He earned a football scholarship to attend Clemson University. While at Clemson he participated in three bowl games: Gator Bowl 1977, Gator bowl 1978 and Peach Bowl 1979. He also participated in the Blue-Gray All Star Game 1980. He was and still is best remembered for his outstanding performance in the USC – Clemson game. He had two interceptions, returning one 37 yards for a touchdown leading to an upset victory over the Gator Bowl bound Gamecocks. Other accomplishments were All-State Most Valuable Defensive Player, Most Valuable Player, All-State twice, All-ACC Team, Sports Illustrated Player of the Week, and Team Captain 1980.
