2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:  Played in nine games, mostly on special teams ... listed as a defensive back, but moved to linebacker in the spring ... made three tackles, including two against Elon ... named Academic All-Southern Conference ... made the Dean's List both semesters ... made the SoCon Honor Roll for having a 3.0+ g.p.a. for the year.

2010 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Saw action in four games ... played on kick coverage on special teams. ... made the Dean's List in the fall ... made the SoCon Honor Roll for having a 3.0+ g.p.a. for the year.

HIGH SCHOOL:  2009 graduate of Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tenn. ... played for head coach Bruce Hatfield...all-region and team MVP as a senior ... led the Commandos to a 10-2 record and the second round of the playoffs in 2009. 

PERSONAL:  Full name is Coltyn Jeremi Murrell ... son of Ted and Cleota Murrell ... born Oct. 16, 1990 ... father played football at Texas A&M Commerce ... majoring in Civil Engineering ... has a younger brother, Trentyn, and a younger sister, Madison ... graduated in the top-10% of his class and a member of the National Honor Society. 

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