Has battled back from a career-threatening back injury sustained during last year’s fall camp to return to the field for his senior season … if completely healthy, could figure prominently in the battle to replace four-time all-conference tight end Ben Jorden … with a big 6-2, 235-pound frame, former quarterback is a big target in the passing game and has ability to be a key cog in blocking schemes.

2011: Did not see game action due to career-threatening back injury sustained during fall camp.

2010: Spent the season as the Mountaineers’ third-string quarterback ... made only appearance of the season versus N.C. Central ... ran once for six yards.

2009: Appeared in two games ... saw limited action in homecoming rout over North Carolina Central ... made quarterback debut in waning moments of de facto SoCon title game at Elon ... ran twice for six yards against the Phoenix.

2008: Redshirted.

High School: Threw for nearly 2,000 yards with 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in two seasons as the starting quarterback at South Mecklenburg ... completed over 60 percent of his passes as a junior and nearly 75 percent as a senior ... holds school’s single-game record for touchdown passes with five ... also rushed for over 500 yards and five touchdowns as a senior ... coached by James Martin.

Personal: Full name is James Edwin Yokeley III ... born Oct. 27, 1989 (turns 23 during season) ... son of Sheila and Jimmy Yokeley ... majoring in political science/pre-law ... member of ASU athletics’ and Southern Conference academic honor rolls.