University of West Alabama

2012: Saw action as a reserve and spot starter on offensive line that helped pave the way for the top rushing offense in the Gulf South Conference.

Junior College: Played two seasons at Hinds (Miss.) Community College and selected as team captain for one of those seasons ... Earned all-state honors as a sophomore after grading out at 88 percent while allowing just one sack  ... Recorded 52 knockdown blocks.

Prep: Played for Coach Josh Morgan at Warren Central (Miss.) High School ... Lettered three years in football and was captain for two years ... Played both fullback and on the defensive front ... Averaged 4.26 yards per carry and scored three rushing touchdowns

Personal: Full name is John Charles Gustavis ... Son of Cynthia Shoto and John Gustavis ... Born May 26, 1990 in Hazelhurst, Miss ... Physical Education major ... Has two sisters, Jessica, 24, and Kristan, 25 ... Favorite TV show is King of Queens and top movie is Anaconda ... Lists A Child Called It as his favortie book.