Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

2009: Reserve offensive lineman … Saw action in six contests.

Junior College: Named a first team All-MACJC South Division player as a sophomore … participated in the MACJC All-Star game … Helped Jones County Junior College to a state runner-up finish as a sophomore … coached by Eddie Pierce … helped the Bobcats post a 16-4 record in two seasons … Team finished with a No. 14 in the NJCAA/JCfootball.com poll in 2008.

High School: A two-time Class 1A All-State selection at Mize High School … twice named the Bulldogs’ Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Personal: Born Evan Thomas Niles in Houston, Texas … The oldest child of Thomas and Jennifer Niles … Has a younger sister, Katherine and a younger brother, Kenneth … a general studies major.