High School: Two-time, All-state second teamer on the defensive line for Scott Russell...made all-conference first team sophomore, junior and senior years...D-lineman of the year for SEKC in senior season.  Four year starter...holds seven school record as Knox Central's kicker. Helped Knox Central to a co-district championship and a regional runnerup in freshman season.

Personal: Son of Dave and Beverly Diamond, father played football at Union College (Tenn.). Appreciated Casron-Newman's Christ-centered education and the football tradition. Exercise science major and ALL-SEKC academic team member.