Bio

Worked his way into position to start at linebacker as a senior after excelling during spring drills … Earned several coaches awards following spring practice, including the Mike Miley Leadership Award for outstanding leadership on defense … A speedy linebacker that has the ability to put pressure on the quarterback and cover receivers down field … Seasoned veteran who has played in 38 career games with one start … Accumulated 51 tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery in his career.

JUNIOR (2015): Played in all 12 games, seeing time as a reserve linebacker and also on special teams units … One of the team's leading tacklers on special teams coverage … Finished the year with 24 tackles and half a tackle for a loss … Recorded seven tackles and half a tackle for a loss versus Eastern Michigan ... Posted five tackles in the win over Auburn.

SOPHOMORE (2014): Saw action in all 13 games with one start ... Earned his first career start versus Louisiana-Monroe at the SAM linebacker spot ... Racked up a career-high eight tackles in place of Lamar Louis against Louisiana-Monroe ... Posted two tackles versus No. 14 Wisconsin, Mississippi State, Kentucky and Alabama ... Recovered a fumble at Texas A&M on kickoff coverage in the second quarter that led to an LSU field goal and a 17-7 Tiger lead … Also a valuable member on LSU's special teams units ... Tied for the team lead with nine tackles on special teams.

FRESHMAN (2013): Registered 13 appearances at linebacker and on LSU's special team units … Posted a half tackle for a loss of eight yards when Auburn's punter dropped the ball and tried to get off the punt ... Collected a season's best two tackles versus Arkansas.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honored as the 2012 Most Outstanding Defensive Player in Class 2A by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association … Also named to the 2012 Class 2A All-State Team by LSWA … Recorded 124 tackles in his senior season … Led John Curtis to the Class 2A State Championship in his junior and senior seasons … Racked up 10 total tackles and scored a touchdown on a 80-yard fumble recovery in the 2012 Class-2A State Championship Game … Earned MVP honors as a sophomore in the 2010 Class-2A Title Game where he recorded 21 tackles … A four-star recruit according to ESPN.com … Given three stars by Rivals.com, 247sports.com and Scout.com … Listed as the No. 17 prospect in Louisiana by ESPN.com … Ranked as the No. 23 prospect in Louisiana by 247sports.com … Rated as the No. 26 linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com … Coached by J.T. Curtis.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 9, 1994 … Parents are Kesha Riley and Duke Bergham ... Majoring in sport administration.