High School: A two-way standout at McMinn H.S. in Athens, Tenn. (approximately midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga) ... recorded 160 tackles and five interceptions as a safety over the final two years of his prep career, including 75 stops and three INT (with 205 return yards) as a senior ... had two 100-yard interception returns during high-school career ... caught 76 passes for 775 yards and five touchdowns over final two seasons (30 rec., 423 yds, 3 TD as a senior) ... added rushing to his repertoire as a senior, carrying the ball 56 times for 387 yards and seven scores ... earned first-team all-state recognition as a DB following senior campaign ... three-time all-region honoree ... was the Region 2-5A Sophomore of the Year in 2007 ... participated in 2009 East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Football Classic ... coached by Bo Cagle.

Personal: Full name is Tevin LeMoyne McDermott ... born Nov. 28, 1991 (turns 19 during season) ... son of Tabatha and Troy McDermott ... brother, Trace, is a junior running back at Southern Conference rival Chattanooga ... cousin, Hubert Simpson, played football at Tennessee and professionally in the Canadian Football League ... cousin, Terrance McDermott, played baseball at Middle Tennessee State and Tennessee ... major is undecided.