Samford University Athletics

PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Was redshirted in 2013 at Arkansas . . . saw action in two games in 2014 and one in 2015.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year contributor at Suncoast and was selected to play in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game and the Palm Beach County-Treasure Coast All-Star Game following his senior season … An all-district honoree after breaking Suncoast High School’s single-season sacks record with 19 as a senior as part of a 60-tackle season … As a junior, made 38 tackles, recovered two fumbles and forced one fumble for the Chargers … Made 47 tackles, including seven sacks, and forced three fumbles his sophomore season … He has been involved in several community service projects, including cooking for the elderly and helping his church provide the homeless a place to shower.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 25, 1994 … Son of Keith Marks and Theresa Tarver … Communication major … Two-time Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree (2014, 15) after making the 2013-14 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.