High School: Two-time all-conference cornerback at Wayne High School, coached by Jay Minton...helped school to a 24-9 record and two league titles during his three seasons at cornerback...made 205 tackles and 10 interceptions...also blocked four field goals and returned a kickoff for a TD..also starred in track...state 300 meter hurdles champion as a junior...helped school’s 4x400 relay team to a third place finish at the state finals his sophomore year...served as a freshman mentor for his high school.

Personal: Born July 24, 1987 in Fairborn, Ohio...son of Marsha Mickens...has two brothers and one sister...bowling, skating, playing video games and watching movies are favorite leisure pursuits...intends to major in criminal justice.