HIGH SCHOOL: Awarded varsity letters in tennis and soccer...Received all-conference honors three out of his four years...Helped his squad to an eighth-place finish in state as a sophomore. 

PERSONAL: Born August 31, 1991 in Raleigh, NC...Son of Mohammed and Philomena Syllon...Has three brothers and one sister...Major is International Business...Personal goal is to be named Rookie of the Year.