Texas State Athletics

2009: Played in 11 games … tallied 10 tackles as a reserve defensive end and on special teams ... recorded two solo tackles against TCU ... also assisted on one tackle against Angelo State and at Central Arkansas ... had one solo stop against Southeastern and at Nicholls … posted an assist and one solo tackle against Stephen F. Austin and McNeese State.

2008: Played in eight games as a reserve defensive end and long snapper on special teams ... recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops ... had three tackles for 21 yards in losses, including two quarterback sacks.

2007: Walked-on after transferring from San Jacinto Junior College ... made eight appearances on the field ... registered three unassisted tackles during the season ... first-career solo stop came against McNeese State ... also owned a forced fumble against the SLC championship team ... season-best two tackles split evenly came against Southeastern Louisiana ... finished the season with five tackles.

High School: Three-year starter at tight end at Hargrove High School in Huffman ... was a unanimous All-District 22-3A selection at tight end ... caught 15 passes for 250 yards ... had four touchdown receptions ... named a team captain on district championship and area finalist squad ... prep coach was John Baker.

Personal: Born June 13, 1987…son of Jim and Michele Pier…major is industrial technology at Texas State.