High School: Three-year letterman at Alief Elsik High where he saw time along the offensive and defensive lines for coach Bill Barron...rated the No. 129 prep guard by Scout.com...as a senior, named first-team All-District 18-5A after posting 86 tackles - including a single-game high of 16 tackles - six sacks and three forced fumbles...selected to play in the Space City All-Star Game in Houston following the 2007 season...started at offensive tackle as a sophomore and junior before moving to the defensive line...had 47 pancake blocks and did not allow a sack as a junior...also earned two letters in track and field where he threw the shot...off the field, is a member of PAL, Student Council, Peer Assistance and the Leadership Council...chose Tulane over North Texas, UTEP and Fresno State.

Personal: Born Emmanuel Obafemi Aluko on Aug. 14, 1989 in Houston, Texas...son of Moses and Grace Aluko...has one sister...undecided on major.