University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Walked on to the team prior to the start of spring practice.

Mississippi College Highlights: Was on the Choctaw roster in 2008, as MC ended the season 5-5 after winning its final three contests ... Team finished 5-3, tying for third in the American Southwest Conference standings.

High School Highlights: Played football and basketball, and participated in track and field and weightlifting at Tate High.

Personal: Full name is Christopher Eduardo Rivers ... Born Aug. 18, 1990, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of Elvis and Diana Rivers ... Favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Knicks ... Favorite athletes are Troy Polamalu, Clay Matthews, Amare Stoudemire and James Harrison ... Favorite musical artists are Soul Seekers and Kurt Carr ... Likes soul food and nacatamales ... Likes playing video games in his spare time ... Would like to train athletes in the future ... A criminal justice major.