Arkansas State University

Named to 2006 preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team by Street & Smith ... 2005: Started all 12 games at middle linebacker for ASU ... ended with 87 tackles (50 solo, 37 assists) to rank third in the team ... second on team with 13 tackles for loss (-46) and in sacks at 4.5 (-34) ... produced three games in double-figure tackles, including 12 each against Missouri and Tennessee-Martin ... had two sacks against UTM ... broke up one pass and recovered three fumbles and forced one fumble ... named second-team All-Sun Belt at the end of the season ... transferred to ASU in the spring of 2005 ... named the SBC’s Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 14 after recording eight tackles, including four for loss and 1.5 sacks ... JUCO: Two-year starter at Tyler JC ... named honorable mention All-American both seasons ... All-Conference selection ... High School: Three-year starter on varsity at Clear Creek High ... first-team All-District as a junior and senior ... team went 9-2 during junior season and 8-3 during his senior season ... played basketball and was on track four years ... named outstanding scholar athlete ... Miscellaneous: Born 8-23-84 in Baytown, Texas ... enjoys eating and hanging out with friends ... also recruited by Utah, Texas-El Paso, Louisiana Tech, Kansas State, Iowa State and others ... son of Melissa Palmer and Derrick Wade ... majoring in exercise science.