A senior defensive tackle that saw his playing time increase down the stretch of 2011.
2011 (Junior): Had two tackles in the Fiesta Bowl ... Saw action in three games.
Junior College: A two-time all-conference selection at Bakersfield CC ... A unanimous pick to that team as a sophomore after leading his team to the state semifinals with 24 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
High School: Received heavy recruiting interest out of high school after recording 48 tackles, including 12 for loss, as a senior ... Had eight quarterback sacks and 10 hurries that season and caused two fumbles while his team marched into the state quarterfinals ... Was an honorable mention all-stater and the Rome News-Tribune defensive player of the year.
Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1989, in Rome, Ga. ... Son of Norman Hayes and Sheila Price ... Played basketball and threw the shot put in high school ... Team captain in football and basketball as a prepster ... Education major ... Has a sister, Myosha Price, who is a track and field athlete at North Carolina Central.
