HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterman for coach J.T. Curtis... helped lead the Patriots to a combined 60-3 record, including three 2A State Championships... as a senior, led the Patriots with five interceptions - including one returned 47 yards for a touchdown in the state championship game - and added 43 tackles... as a junior, logged 19 tackles, two interceptions and a sack... was named Defensive MVP of the Stanford Camp in June...also lettered in baseball and track and field... off the field, is a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was voted class treasurer.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major... born Alexander Arthur Lauricella on April 20, 1989, in New Orleans, La... the son of Kenny and Sandy Lauricella... uncle, Hank, was an All-American football player at Tennessee.