University of South Alabama Athletics

Buffalo Highlights (2011-12): Played in all 12 games in the fall, recording six tackles ... Recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown as well ... Sat out his first season as a reshirt.

High School Highlights: Earned three letters in football, soccer and track at Daphne High ... Participated in Max Emfinger’s All-American game in Baton Rouge, La., following the conclusion of his prep career ... Was an all-county selection each of his last two years ... Helped lead the Trojans to the 6A state championship his senior year, posting 63 tackles while intercepting four passes ... DHS advanced to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs when he was a junior as well.

Personal: Full name is Kyndal Jarrod Minniefield ... Born Feb. 12, 1993, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Candace Houston ... Favorite movie is “American Gangster” ... Favorite book is “The Shack” ... Favorite teams are the New Orleans Saints, Miami Heat and Atlanta Braves ... Favorite athlete is Sean Taylor ... Favorite musical artist is Robert Akins ... Favorite food is crawfish ... Likes playing flag football and fishing in his free time ... A general studies major.