University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Collected a solo tackle in the Jaguars' spring game ... In another full scrimmage the previous week, credited with a pair of stops including one behind the line of scrimmage.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Pace High School, where he was part of a program that won the region championship twice and earned the district title three times ... Patriots advanced to the semifinals of the state 4A playoffs - where they dropped a 49-48 decision in four overtimes - en route to a 13-1 finish his senior season ... When he was a junior, they ended the campaign 9-4 after falling 31-30 in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs ... PHS went 13-1 and reached the semifinals of the state playoffs before losing to the eventual champion his sophomore year.

Personal: Full name is Alex J. Tamariz ... Born April 4, 1990, in Miami, Fla. ... Son of Wesley and Maria Mabire ... Is the oldest of four children ... Favorite movie is "Rambo" ... Favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite player is Reggie Bush ... Favorite musical artist is George Strait ... In his spare time enjoys hunting and fishing ... An exercise science major.