Courtney Ray Herndon
#20
Defensive Back
5'11" 205
Junior
Dallas, Texas (Lincoln)
2007
17 solo tackles among his 22 total in 11 games, 3.5 for-loss (-20), one 12-yard sack, had one interception and forced a fumble. Blocked punt return for a touchdown in Colorado game.
2006
Played in seven games, getting his first career start against Iowa State before being injured and missing final four games.
Had one solo tackle for Purple squad in 2006 spring game. Redshirt season in 2005.
High School
Three-year starter who as a senior helped the Tigers to a 13-2 record and a berth in the Class 4A Division II state title game ... Amassed 110 tackles, 23 for loss, six sacks, five blocked kicks, three interceptions and a touchdown ... Considered the No. 39 safety in the nation by Rivals and the No. 85 player from the state of Texas ... Rated the No. 32 prospect in the Metro area by the Dallas Morning News .. . First team Class 4A all-state by TexasPrepXtra.com and honorable mention all-state from The Associated Press ... First team all-district 10-4A by the coaches and all-area by the Dallas Morning News. As a junior had 94 tackles, nine interceptions and nine pass break-ups for 10-2 Lincoln.
Personal: Born February 3, 1987, in Dallas ... Parents are Sam and Angelia Herndon ... Has one older sister, Amber. Education major. More details at SID bio.
