Previous College: Started nine of seven games at Occidental College and had 40 tackles.  

High School: Tallied more than 270 tackles in his high school career.  Led Maryville in tackles his senior year with 110.  He was named to the All-District team in his junior and senior seasons, and the All-State team his senior year.  Named a CAREacter Student Athlete his final three years at Maryville.  Was a team captain his senior year for coach George Quarles. Helped guide Maryville to A 6A state title in 2010 and 2011 and runners-up trophies in 2008 and 2009.

Personal: The son of Ralph and Amy Miranda. His father played football for Notre Dame.  Is undecided on a major.