SMSU Athletics

2012: Played in eight games ... started in seven games ... finished fifth on the team with 25 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns ... finished the season with one tackle.

2011: Started in all 11 games ... ranked first on the team with 49 receptions for 576 yards and two touchdowns ... caught season-high seven passes in three games ... season-high 124 yards vs. Concordia.

Before SMSU: Played two seasons at Central Lakes College and will have two years of eligibility at SMSU ... named first team all-conference in both 2009 and 2010 ... caught 45 passes for 815 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2010 ... helped team to 2010 state championship game and bowl game appearance ... two-time all-region honoree ... team won 2009 state championship ... caught 40 passes for 805 yards and 11 touchdowns

High School: 2009 graduate of St. Cloud Apollo HS ... played for coach Jon Benson ... two-time all-conference ... also in baseball.

Personal: Born March 3, 1989 ... son of Ted Erickson and Lori Welch ... psychology major.