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BEFORE UNCP: Played two seasons at East Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, Calif. … Started nine games as a two-way player for the Huskies as a sophomore in 2009 … Totaled 259 all-purpose yards on offense, including 25 pass receptions for 259 yards (10.4 yards/catch) … Also returned three punts for 57 yards (19.0 avg.) and one punt for two yards … Registered 32 tackles, eight pass break-ups and a pair of fumble recoveries on defense.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles, Calif., for coach Kenndric Knox … Registered 41 tackles and two interceptions, including one he returned 86 yards for a touchdown, in helping to pace the Eagles to an 8-3 record, a share of the conference title and a state playoff appearance … Also returned 17 kicks for 520 yards (30.6 avg.) and two scores, as well as returned nine punts for 124 yards (13.8 avg.) … Earned all-conference laurels at season’s end … Was also a basketball standout for the Eagles.

PERSONAL: The son of Laraine and Larry Bernstine was born on Dec. 20, 1986 … Has an older brother, Jabari, and a younger brother, Larry … A sports management major at UNCP.