University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Took part in spring practice after transferring to USA at the end of the fall semester ... Enters preseason camp listed as the backup at right tackle on the depth chart.

Junior College Highlights (2007-08): Earned All-American and all-state honors after playing two years for the Tigers.

High School Highlights: Was a four-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track at the Bayou Academy ... Selected first-team all-state ... Helped lead the Colts to a conference championship in his final season.

Personal: Full name is Fulton Heath Blount ... Born Oct. 29, 1988, in Greenville, Miss. ... Son of John Blount and Zofia Lindsey ... Chose to come to USA for the opportunity to help start the program ... Favorite athlete is Cleveland Browns' offensive tackle Joe Thomas, the third overall pick in the 2007 National Football League Draft ... Favorite subject is science ... Wants to become a physical therapist ... An allied health major.