University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A supremely athletic linebacker who lined up at multiple positions as a prepster and looks to earn his first playing time this fall … Listed No. 2 at the strong-side spot following spring practice.

2016: Redshirted season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2016 graduate of Edison HS where he was a three-year letterwinner under coach Matt Johnson ... Ranked as a three-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and Scout. Named to the Fresno Bee's Fab 50 Football All-Stars ... Recorded 61 tackles and intercepted one pass during 2015 season ... Led the Tigers to a section championship as a junior and a 12-2 overall record ... Also played basketball for one season at EHS.

PERSONAL: David Tavion Tate Jr. was born in Fresno, CA ... The son of Genise and David Tate Sr. ... Has one older brother: James, and three older sisters: Kelon, Leah and Ahjanae ... Uncle Jerry Harteman ran track at USC … Majoring in communication studies.