Speedster is a candidate to break into Appalachian State’s veteran rotation at wide receiver as a redshirt freshman … possesses game-changing speed … continues to improve as a route-runner and pass-catcher.

2012: Redshirted.

High School: Led team and ranked among the DeKalb County leaders with 26 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns as a senior … averaged 17.4 yards per catch in 2011 … also chipped in with 16 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a senior … coached by Daydrin Shell ... was a two-sport athlete lettering in both football and track & field.

Personal: Full name is Christopher Jamal Starks ... born Aug. 17, 1993 (turns 20 during season) ... son of Christopher Starks ... cousin T.J. Stripling is a linebacker at Georgia … another cousin, Ken Malcome, played running back at UGA from 2010-12 ... Chris is majoring in communication-electronic media/broadcasting.