Has been a starter at defensive end . . . is a very hard-playing, physical player . . . brings a good attitude, effort and hustle to the defense.

2007: Started all 11 games . . . tallied 41 tackles, including one tackle for a loss, and two fumble recoveries . . . had six tackles, all solo, against Presbyterian . . . tallied four tackles at Tennessee-Martin . . . had nine tackles, including one tackle for a loss, against Tennessee State.

2006: Saw action in all 11 games . . . tallied 20 tackles, including 15 solo tackles . . . recorded two sacks and one blocked kick . . . had a career-high eight tackles at Georgia Tech . . . blocked a kick at Southeast Missouri . . . had two tackles against Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State, Tennessee State and Jacksonville State.

2005: Saw action in one game, registering one tackle against Edward Waters.

Previous College: Transferred to Samford after one year at the University of Alabama.

High School: Named first-team All-State at Straughn High School . . . two-time captain and four-time All-County selection.

Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1985 . . . son of Tony and Donna Nall . . . majoring in interior design.