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2016: Started all 10 games he played in and finished second on team with 77 tackles (41 solo, 36 assisted)… Added 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, three pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery… Tied for fourth on team in interceptions and ranked ninth in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference in tackles and tied for 10th in conference in interceptions… Finished with career-high 17 tackles (seven solo, 10 assisted against Adrian (Mich.) Oct. 8… Named second team all-NACC.

2015: Started all 11 games as a sophomore defensive back… Made 68 tackles (55 solo, 13 assisted) with 8.5 tackles for loss for 36 yards, including one sack for 12 yards… Also added five interceptions, returning them for 58 yards, broke up five passes and forced two fumbles… Tied for team lead in interceptions and forced fumbles and finished third in tackles and pass breakups and fourth in tackles for loss… Named first team all-NACC and was the NACC Defensive Player of the Week Nov. 9… Also tied for first in NACC in interceptions and tied for third in forced fumbles… Made 11 tackles against Carthage Sept. 26 and had two interceptions as Muskies’ clinched NACC regular season title and NCAA Division III playoff berth with win against Benedictine.

2014: Played in eight games as a reserve defensive back as a freshman… Made 10 tackles (seven solo, three assisted)… Intercepted two passes for 20 yards, recording his first collegiate interception Sept. 20 against Hope (Mich.).

High School: Lettered in football, volleyball and track & field… Received team’s defensive back MVP award as a senior… Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born March 14, 1996… Son of Tamara Sanders-Rowell and has two brothers (Telan and Lawrence)… Majoring in sport management and leadership.


Favorite movie: Juice
Favorite website: Google.com
Greatest sports accomplishment: Fumble recovery for a touchdown vs. Warren (high school)
When not playing sports you will fine me: Watching SportsCenter or Walking Dead
Why did you choose Lakeland: Criminal justice program and the football program; atmosphere