Furman: Versatile young running back who will look for his first action this year in the Paladin backfield...will be among a host of backs contending for playing time...strong hands make him a quality option as a receiver out of the backfield...could also contribute on special teams...has only played three seasons of organized football. 2008 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility. High School: 2008 graduate of Landmark (1A) Christian School...football coach was Kenny Dallas...played wide receiver as a junior before making the switch to running back his senior year...played football for only two years in high school...rushed 139 times for 1,404 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2007...averaged 9.5 yards per carry...also caught 26 passes for 550 yards and five TDs as a senior...named region player-of-the-year and 2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team team all-state...qualified for 2007 state track meet in four events, specializing in sprints...Leadership Academy...Beta Club.

Personal: Full name is Walter Tyrell Lenard...son of Sonya Lenard...legal guardian is his aunt, Jeannette Mackens...born October 25, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois...has a sister, La'Trese...undeclared major.