Arkansas State University

2014:  Played in 11 games, including four as a starter at defensive end . . . Earned a starting nod in the GoDaddy Bowl and all four starts came over the last five games of the season . . . Completed the year with nine tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss of six yards, 1.0 sack for loss of five yeards and two pass break-ups . . . All nine tackles came over the last five games, and he posted a career-high three stops in the GoDaddy Bowl versus Toledo to go along with one pass break-up in the contest . . . Recorded two tackles against both South Alabama and Texas State, while his lone sack came against Appalachian State . . . Two tackles for loss came in back-to-back games against South Alabama and Appalachian State . . . Signed with A-State midyear and participated in its 2014 spring camp.

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE:  Recorded 68 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack and a pass break-up during the 2013 season . . . Earned a place on the MACJC All-Star Football Classic roster, recording four tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in the game . . . Freshman campaign saw him tally 22 tackles, three tackles for loss and a half sack.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Prior to attending ICC, he earned all-district recognition at Byhalia (Miss.) High School . . . Also named Byhalia’s Most Improved Player as a senior . . . Ranked as the No. 18 inside linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.com.

PERSONAL:  Born May 28, 1993 . . . Son of Teresa Dean and Sherman Sessom . . . Sister Candice Dean and brother Corderion Dean.