High School: A 2012 graduate of Bishop O’Dowd HS in Oakland, Calif…played just one year of high school football after transitioning from basketball where he played point guard…recorded 79 total tackles while starting at safety for the Dragons…had at least three tackles in his 11 games, and five or more in nine games…set a career high with 12 against St. Ignatius HS…intercepted a pass against Enochs HS…was a teammate of fellow freshman Nehemiah Mitchell…in basketball, he helped the Dragons to a Northern California, North Coast Section and Hayward Area Athlete League titles.

Personal: Plans to major in business administration…parents are Brian and Carlotta Royal.