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BEFORE UNCP: Played three seasons (2011, 2012, 2013) at Bakersfield (Calif.) Junior College … Played in all 10 games as a redshirt sophomore ... Logged 49 tackles (21 solo), including seven tackles for loss (-20 yards) … Tackles for loss total included 1-1/2 sacks (-6 yards) … Redshirted as a true sophomore after missing much of the season with an injury … Played in six games as a freshman … Registered 34 tackles (13 solo), including 1-1/2 tackles for loss (-4 yards) … Also turned in a 23-yard fumble return.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Enloe High School for coach Ron Clark … Earned second-straight all-conference laurels as a prep senior after turning in a team-best 84 tackles … Also earned academic all-conference recognition … Also lettered in basketball for Enloe.

PERSONAL: The son of Brenda and Kenneth Dunston … Has two older brothers, Jarrett and Brandon … A mass communication major at UNCP.