Walk-on, who carved out a role as a special teamer early in his career and has made in-roads toward a starting job at strong safety.

2005: Played in 10 games and recorded six tackles.

2004: Played in all 12 games and notched 15 tackles, including a career-high four at Delaware State.

2003: Played in seven games, primarily on special teams and recorded two tackles.

2002: Redshirted.

High School: All-conference punter and quarterback his junior and senior years...As a senior, passed for 1,081 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions, while leading his team to a 10-1 record...Intercepted three passes in a playoff game his junior year...All-conference performer in basketball and baseball...Member of student council all four years.

Worth Knowing: Majoring in physical education...Son of Tom and Nancy Colborn...Born June 28, 1984.