Career Honors:2009: KU Defensive Scout Player of the Week vs. Iowa State.
2010 (Fr.): Did not see any action during the season.
2009 (RS): Redshirted his first year at KU... Named KU defensive scout player of the week vs. Iowa State.
High School: A two-year letterwinner at James Bowie HS... Played safety and cornerback... A two-time all-district selection... As a senior he posted 75 tackles to go along with 15 passes broken up, three interceptions and two blocked punts... Team was 11-2, won the district championship and advanced to the round of 16 in the state playoffs his senior year... Team finished the regular season ranked fourth in the state... As a junior he had 103 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass break ups... Team advanced to state semifinals his junior year... Was also a state qualifier in track.
Personal: Son of Marisa Linton... Undecided on a major.