Perhaps ASU’s most naturally talented defender, McDuffie has been plagued by injuries throughout his career ... an assortment of ailments, most notably knee injuries, have kept him from playing at 100 percent for much of his three collegiate seasons ... despite the injuries, he was one of the Mountaineers’ most effective defenders for much of last season ... enters this season listed as the backup to sophomore Patrick Blalock at free safety but, if healthy, should see extensive playing time and compete for the starting nod.

2010: Despite a nagging knee injury that proved bothersome throughout much of the season, appeared in 12-of-13 games, starting 10 at free safety ... ranked second on the team and tied for sixth in the Southern Conference with four interceptions ... 51 tackles were good for sixth on the squad ... tallied multiple tackles in 11-of-12 games ... grabbed first interception of the season at Samford ... followed with a seven-tackle performance in 34-31 win over nationally ranked Elon ... after sitting out of a victory over The Citadel due to injury, came off the bench to make six stops in win at Western Carolina ... had six tackles and an interception in the end zone during ASU’s 21-14 overtime loss at Georgia Southern ... recovered a fumble and assisted on a tackle for loss in SoCon title-clinching rout over Wofford ... turned in his finest performance of the campaign in the regular-season finale at Florida, registering a season-high eight tackles and intercepting a pass ... returned his fourth interception of the season and third in four games 31 yards during postseason-opening romp over Western Illinois.

2009: Appeared in eight games, including starts at nickel safety in seven of the final  eight contests of the season ... saw action just once over the first six games of the year, making one tackle in rout over North Carolina Central ... limited playing time in the first half of the season was the result of lingering effects from a season-ending knee injury suffered the year before and learning a new position (nickel) after playing cornerback the year before ... made a triumphant return to the starting lineup versus Georgia Southern, making five tackles and forcing a fumble in a 52-16 win ... registered his first-career interception (which he returned 40 yards) and notched three solo tackles in less than one half the following week at Furman ... unfortunately, the injury bug bit again, as he suffered a finger injury in the first half at FU that required surgery and kept him out of action the next week versus Chattanooga ... returned to the starting lineup less than two weeks after surgery to record a tackle and break up a pass in de facto SoCon championship game at Elon ... tallied four stops in regular-season finale versus Western Carolina ... played his best football of the season during the NCAA Division I Football Championship, recording 22 tackles in three playoff games ... made one of the biggest plays of the postseason when he scooped up an errant snap on a field-goal attempt and returned the fumble 50 yards for the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter of 20-13 opening-round victory over South Carolina State ... also had eight tackles versus S.C. State ... notched a career-high nine tackles, including six solo stops and a tackle for loss, in national quarterfinals at Richmond ... had five stops in national semifinals at Montana.

2008: Earned the starting job at right cornerback as a true freshman ... made collegiate debut at LSU and made four tackles, including one where he chased down a runner from the opposite side of the field to prevent a touchdown ... also broke up a pass in the season opener in Baton Rouge ... broke up two passes and made three tackles, including being in on a half-tackle for loss, in his home debut versus Jacksonville ... tallied three stops at No. 5 James Madison before suffering the knee injury during practice the following week ... finished true freshman campaign with 10 tackles and three pass breakups in three games ... received a medical redshirt and retained the year of eligibility.

High School: Notched four interceptions and returned two for touchdowns as a senior ... also made 78 tackles as a senior, as well as catching 52 passes for 910 yards and 13 touchdowns ... helped lead Red Bank to a 13-1 record in ‘07 ... also lettered in basketball and track ... coached by Tim Daniels.

Personal: Full name is Gerald Dominique McDuffie ... born Dec. 12, 1989 (turns 22 during season) ... son of Yolanda McDuffie ... majoring in graphic arts and imaging technology.