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Jaguar Highlights: Might see time in the defensive backfield ... Collected four tackles, including three solo stops, to help the Blue team win the annual spring game ... In second scrimmage of the spring, ran back an interception 12 yards for a touchdown.

As A Freshman (2011): Was a redshirt ... Earned the coaches’ scout team award on defense following Henderson (Ark.) State victory.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Evangel Christian Academy, where he helped the Eagles to a pair of state championships as well as a runner-up finish his final three seasons ... Received a two-star rating from Scout.com ... Rated among the top 20 safeties in Louisiana by ESPN.com ... Helped the Eagles win the state 2A title his senior season, as they would finish 12-2 overall ... Made 42 stops and intercepted a pair of passes as a junior ... Credited with 84 total tackles and a forced fumble his sophomore year.

Personal: Full name is Dionté Romel McDuffy ... Born Oct. 6, 1991, in Shreveport, La. ... Son of Donald and Willie McDuffy ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite book is “The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe” ... Favorite team is the Los Angeles Raiders ... Favorite player is Ed Reed ... Favorite musical artist is Lil’ Boosie ... Favorite food is pizza ... Likes to play video games in his spare time ... Also had offers from Texas A&M, California and Western Kentucky, and was recruited by TCU, Houston and Louisiana-Lafayette as well ... Major is undecided.