Will be a key part of a defense that lost a number of starters to graduation... expected to start once again at cornerback.

JUNIOR SEASON • 2022

Started all 11 games at field cornerback in his first season as a Viking... had 28 tackles, one tackle for loss and a team-high four pass breakups... made a season-high five tackles at Washington (9/10)... had a strong game in a win at Eastern Washington (10/29) with four tackles, one for loss and two pass breakups.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Competed at Liberty University for two seasons, playing in 14 total games and making 10 tackles.

Started his collegiate career at City College of San Francisco... had 32 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception for touchdown in his freshman season.

Prepped at Antioch High School where he had five interceptions over his junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Lisa and Vernon Avery... majoring in Business.