?After three years in a pivotal reserve role at all four positions in the defensive backfield, Love comes into fall camp as the starter at the nickel position ... has the speed and coverage skills of a cornerback and the tackling ability of a safety.

2007: Appeared in all 15 games ... started the first two games of the season at nickel in place of suspended starter Titus Howard ... made the most of his first career start, recording a season-best eight tackles and making a key interception in ASU’s 34-32 triumph at Michigan ... the interception of U-M’s Chad Henne came deep in ASU territory to squelch a Wolverine scoring opportunity in the fourth quarter ... made three stops and broke up a pass the following week in his second start against Lenoir-Rhyne ... from that point forward, saw time primarily on special teams and in a reserve role in the defensive backfield ... finished season with 19 tackles (10 solo).

2006: Played in 14 games ... made eight tackles, most on special teams ... broke up one pass in the defensive backfield.

2005: Was pressed into action when cornerback Justin Woazeah left the Coastal Carolina game with a minor injury ... on his first collegiate series, Love broke up a pass in the end zone to thwart a Chanticleer scoring drive ... went on to play in five more games ... recorded only tackle of the season at Elon.


High School: Second-team all-Mecklenburg selection by the Charlotte Observer as a senior ... first-team all-Southwestern 4A Conference honoree ... helped lead Butler to a 5-2 finish in Southwestern 4A Conference play and 7-5 overall record ... coached by Mike Newsome.

Personal: Full name is Leonard Lewis Love ... born May 23, 1987 (21 years old) ... son of Kelly and Jimmie Howze ... majoring in marketing.