Local product has found a home at wide receiver after bouncing back and forth between wideout and the defensive backfield during much of his first two seasons at Appalachian State … will add depth to the Mountaineers’ veteran receiving corps … is also a candidate to compete for a role on special teams.

2012: Did not see game action.

2011: Redshirted.

High School: Played one season at nearby Watauga H.S. after transferring from Riverside Military Academy in Georgia ... in all, earned four letters and started 43-consecutive varsity games over the course of his prep career ... earned all-conference recognition as a junior at Riverside ... coached at Watauga by Tim Pruitt ... also lettered four times in baseball and wrestling and once in track and field.

Personal: Full name is Seth Olin Sloan ... born Nov. 15, 1992 (turns 21 during season) ... son of Stephanie and Scot Sloan ... father, Scot, is Appalachian State’s secondary coach and recruiting coordinator ... Seth enjoys snowboarding and volleyball ... majoring in communication with a recreation minor ... aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps and enter the coaching profession.