Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

2010: Played in all 11 games and made two starts … Recorded 25 tackles (18 solo) … Also had a tackle for loss and four pass breakups … Made six tackles and broke up a pass at Stephen F. Austin … Had four tackles versus Lamar and Northwestern State … Had multiple tackles versus Tennessee-Martin, Sam Houston State and Nicholls … Tackle for loss came in season opener at Tulane … Also broke up passes versus Tennessee-Martin, Lamar and Nicholls.

2009: Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve linebacker … Finished the season with 30 tackles (22 solo) … Made season-high five tackles versus Union College, Texas State and Stephen F. Austin … Credited with tackles for loss in wins over Texas A&M-Commerce and Northwestern State … Recovered a fumble at Texas State.

2008: Saw action in 10 games primarily on special teams … Credited with two kickoff returns for 13 yards as the up back.

High School: An All-District 9-5A selection and co-District Most Valuable Player … named All-Westbank and All-Metro by the New Orleans Times Picayune … ranked as the No. 90 state prospect by DandyDon.com … as a junior, was recognized as one of the Top 50 linebackers in the nation on Jim Stefani's Underclassmen Football Recruiting Blog … he made the first-team All-Metro list with a team-leading 83 tackles -- including seven for a loss and four sacks … helped the Hurricanes to the first of two consecutive District 7-5A championships.

Personal: Born Avery Leshon Kemp Crooks in New Orleans … Son of Carolyn Crooks … Has a brother, Corey … a business administration major.