Texas State Athletics

Ohio Northern: In both 2014 and 2015 was the Ohio Athletic Conference Champion in javelin ... Achieved All-American honors in javelin in 2015 ... Also played quarterback for the football team ... Career best was 61.56 meters (202 feet) in javelin.

Pine Crest School: Played football for Coach Jim Pletcher ... Was a quarterback his junior and senior seasons ... Did not compete in track and field.

Personal: Born September 9, 1994 ... Son of Terri and Gary Arkin ... Has an older brother, Ben, who played collegiate baseball for Davidson from 2011-15 ... Chose Texas State because it offered the right academic program along with great opportunities athletically and socially ... Favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing and action photography ... Nicknamed Dan ... Major is concrete industry management.