JohnCyrus

Joined the team as a walk-on last season … Has good height and is working to add strength … Finished the spring No. 4 at an outside safety position … Coaches like his attitude and work ethic.

2001 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter who played linebacker and fullback at St. Charles Prep in Columbus, Ohio … All-district and all-league choice as a senior after leading the team with 115 tackles … Team captain … Second on the team in tackles as a junior with 97 stops … Coached by Mark Crabtree … A two-year letterman on the track team who competed in the 100-, 200-, and 400-meter dashes, two relays, and also put the shot.

Personal: Full name is John Sheridan Cyrus, Jr. … Born 5-24-83 in Columbus, Ohio … Son of John and Tammy Cyrus … Plans a major in pharmacy.