Will battle to earn playing time in a deep, talented group of wide receivers ... could also challenge to get on the field on special teams.

2009: Made collegiate debut versus Georgia Southern ... did not record any statistics.

2008: Redshirted.

High School: Earned all-conference recognition as a senior and all-county plaudits during final two years of prep career ... tallied nearly 500 receiving yards and almost 700 all-purpose yards as a senior ... coached by Brian Smith ... played for the same prep program as ASU place kicker Jason Vitaris.

Personal: Full name is Levi Rickard Pate ... born Jan. 12, 1989 (20 years old) ... son of Andrea and Rick Pate ... father, Rick, was an honorable-mention all-America linebacker at Western Carolina in the early 1980s ... led the Catamounts in tackles and to a berth in the NCAA Division I-AA national championship game in 1983 ... is cousin of ASU quarterbacks coach Brad Glenn ... enjoys playing guitar, golfing and taking flight lessons ... majoring in health promotion with a minor in nutrition ... a Dean’s List student ... aspires to be a college football coach.