University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A former running back who moved over to defense in 2007 ... Listed No. 2 at one cornerback spot heading into the season ... The first recruit to commit to UNLV under head coach Mike Sanford back in December 2004.

2007: Spent first season on defense and appeared in all 12 games as a reserve and special teams competitor ... Did not record a tackle.

2006: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine games ... Rushed seven times for a net of five yards ... Also caught seven passes for 33 yards with a long of 16.

2005: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Morningside HS ... Ran for 2,044 yards and scored 24 touchdowns his senior season ... Rushed for 1,400 yards and 17 scores as a junior ... First team All-Ocean League and league MVP in 2004 ... Coached by his dad, Lafayette Fletcher ... Team MVP in his final season ... Second team all-area as a senior ... Three-year letterwinner in track and field while running the 100, 200, 400 and both relays.

PERSONAL: Lafayette Deon Fletcher was born on July 22, 1987, in Los Angeles ... The son of Karlisa Carter and Lafayette Fletcher ... Has a sister, Chanel ... Has a daughter, Jaiya ... Majoring in sociology.