2007-08: Practiced with the squad.

High School: Played for Pat Smith at George Jenkins High School where, he earned second-team All-County honors...also earned the team's MVP linebacker award...two-year varsity member...graduated with honors and was a captain...held a staff position with the JROTC.

Personal: Exercise science and health promotion major...son of Chuck and Beth Athans...born Oct. 30, 1987, in Jacksonville, FL.