University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Made the move from running back to wide receiver prior to the start of spring practice.

As A Freshman (2010): In his only appearance of the season, carried six times for 35 yards and two touchdowns — all in the fourth quarter — in win over Edward Waters (Fla.) ... Reached the end zone from 12 yards out on his first carry, adding an 11-yard score less than two minutes later.

High School Highlights: Earned letters in both football and track and field at B.C. Rain High ... Set a Raider record with 2,086 all-purpose yards ... In his best game ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns, also picking off a pass on defense, against Satsuma.

Personal: Full name is Michael Devante Nevels ... Born March 10, 1992, in Lawrenceville, Ga. ... Son of Michael Plattenburg and Cynthia Nevels ... Is the oldest of four children ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite team is the Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite player is Chris Johnson ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Favorite foods is crab legs ... Enjoys working out and listening to music in his free time ... Would like to become a dentist ... Major is undecided.