University of South Alabama Athletics

Miles (Ala.) Highlights (2010-11): Appeared in four games for the Golden Bears as a redshirt freshman in 2011, as MC claimed the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference West Division championship while posting an overall 7-5 mark ... After defeating Albany (Ga.) State in the league title contest, Miles would go on to participate in the Pioneer Bowl ... Recorded six total stops on the season, with four of those — including one for a loss of three yards — coming in a 37-3 victory over Lane (Tenn.) ... Also credited with a solo tackle against Concordia-Selma (Ala.) and an assist against Kentucky State, with both coming in Golden Bear wins ... Was a redshirt during the 2010 campaign.

High School Highlights: Earned three letters in football at Pine Forest HS, starting his final two seasons ... Helped the Eagles to a 12-1 final record after advancing to the semifinals of the state 5A playoffs his junior year ... PFHS also qualified for postseason play his sophomore and senior seasons at the Class 5A and 4A levels, respectively ... Lettered two years in track and field and twice in weightlifting as well.

Personal: Full name is Van Christopher Darrell Golston ... Born Nov. 2, 1991, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of Terrance Golston and MiKosha Franklin ... Is the oldest of five children ... Favorite movie is “Blood and Bones” ... Favorite book is the “The Hunger Games” ... Favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys ... Favorite athletes are DeMarcus Ware, Trent Richardson and George Selvie ... Favorite musical artists are Kevin Gates, Lil’ Boosie and Webbie ... Favorite foods are shrimp and crawfish ... Favorite subject is Spanish ... Likes to lift weights and play basketball in his spare time ... Would like to serve in the Armed Forces in the future ... A communication major.