2009: Redshirted the 2009 season.

2008: Saw action in nine games for the Pack, playing in the defensive backfield in primarily nickel and dime situations ... Recorded six tackles vs. Chadron State Sept. 20 ... Finished the season with 14 tackles.

High School: Was first-team all-state and all-conference defensive back for senior performance at Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Selected as first-team all-conference wide receiver as a junior ... Also competed in basketball and track ... Was an honor roll student ... Graduated with a 3.0 GPA.

Personal: Son of Patricia and Mark Sterling ... Has three siblings: Chris, Xavier and Donovan ... Enjoys drawing, spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing video games and watching movies ... Loves to spend most of his time on the football field or basketball court ... Plans to major in engineering.