2012: Redshirted the 2012 season.

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Spent seasons at both Langston University and University of Sioux Falls ... Four year starter and letterwinner at Hillcrest High School ... All-city selection as a senior ... Helped Hillcrest claim the 2009 district championship ... Advanced to the area championship round of the playoffs as a freshman and junior ... Coached by Andy Todd ... Also lettered four times in track and field and once in wrestling ... District shot put and discus champion as a freshman ... Earned all-city academic and dean's list honors.

Personal: Born December 23, 1991 ... Son of Darren Staton and Saundra Staton-Dillon ... Plans to major in criminal justice.