Furman: Transfer from Middle Tennessee State University who enrolled at Furman this summer...is eligible to play immediately due to NCAA FBS to FCS transfer rules...has two years of eligibility remaining.

Middle Tennessee State: Lettered twice...appeared in all 24 games over the past two seasons, earning 12 starts at fullback...also saw extensive action on special teams...attended United States Military Academy Prep School for one year prior to going to Middle Tennessee State.

High School: 2005 graduate of St. Pius X High School...football coach was Paul Standard...three-year starter at offensive guard...also played defensive end...served as team captain his senior year...registered 41 tackles, including 11 for-loss, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries...as a junior helped St. Pius to a 10-3 record -- the school's best season in 38 years...also played basketball and competed in track, specializing in the shot put.

Personal: Full name is Jacob McKenna Longoria...born June 21, 1987, in Garland, Texas...son of Jeff and Rose Longoria...has three siblings: Josh, Jeff, and Jordan...brother, Josh, played lacrosse at Texas Tech.