AT SAN JOSE STATE: In his first season with the Spartans...Joined the team for 2008 preseason practice...Competing for playing time as a linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football (Coach Louie Walters), wrestling, track and field and lacrosse at Scotts Valley (Calif.) High...Played running back, tight end, linebacker and was his team's punter...Was an all-league running back and linebacker and an all-county punter...Specialized in the hurdles in track and field.

MORE ON A.J.: Has not declared a major...Enjoys fishing and dirt biking...The Santa Cruz, Calif., native was born on March 8, 1990.