John McArthur Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. High School: Christian Brothers HS Height / Weight: 5-11 / 180 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 11/13/1987 Experience: RS

2006: Defensive back who joined the Tigers last fall...Redshirted during the 2006 season, working with the defensive scout team.

Academic Highlights:Named to the Dean's List and the Tiger 3.0 Club for the 2006 fall and 2007 spring semesters...Earned the C-USA Academic Medal for 2006-07.

Prep: Played for Coach Kevin Locastro at Christian Brothers High Schoool and lettered three years as a defensive back... Served as the team captain as a senior...Named to the Super 7 Coaches All-State Team...Helped CBHS become the Super 7 Conference champions in 2005 with a 10-2 record...Competed in the 2005 state championship...Made 43 tackles (16 solo), four interceptions and had two fumble recoveries his senior season.

Personal: John McArthur is the son of James and Susan McArthur...Born November 13, 1987 in Memphis, Tenn.