DeJuan Echoles

2024 (R-So.): Saw action against Missouri State, Miami (Fla.) and James Madison but missed the season's last eight games ... made his lone tackle at Miami (Sept. 14). 2023 (R-Fr.): Made appearances in five of 12 games with no starts … appeared in four straight games to begin the MAC season against Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo and Central Michigan. 2022 (Fr.): Redshirt season, did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter and letterwinner at Warren Central as a linebacker and a defensive end … played for head coach Michael Kirschner … tabbed as the third-best linebacker prospect in the state by 247Sports … earned all-conference and all-county honors … named team MVP during senior season … part of the Indy Star's 2021 Central Indiana Super Team ... finished his senior campaign with 38 tackles, including back-to-back 10-tackle games to end of season ... also had five sacks and three caused fumbles ... closed his career with 104 tackles, including 15.5 for a loss, plus 14 sacks, five caused fumbles and three fumble recoveries … also played basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Shawntel Echoles … plans to major in criminal justice.