2008
Redshirted initial collegiate season.

High School
Chose Iowa State over South Florida, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Rutgers, Marshall and Vanderbilt ... tallied 40 tackles and five interceptions as a senior ... listed as Miami Herald preseason player to watch in Miami-Dade county ... boxed in high school, lettering three times ... also competed in track, lettering twice ... honor roll student ... coached by Daryle Heidelburt.

Personal
Born July 11, 1989 ...  parents are Ophelia and Eddie Linder ... criminal justice major.