Northwestern State University of Louisana

An explosive talent who just needs to learn the offense and his role in it, Ethridge will fit into the tailback rotation as he becomes comfortable with his responsibilities. While adding weight during the offseason, he maintained his breakaway speed.

2006: Played against Baylor in his only action of the season.

Ethridge in High School: All-State on offense and defense his senior season... All Super-Gold Team senior season... three-time all-district selection... named to Texas Top 100 recruiting list... ran for 1,205 yards and 15 touchdowns in senior season... team went 40-4 in his three seasons with a state championship his sophomore season, a state quarterfinals appearance his junior season, and a state finals appearance his senior season... three-year letterman in football, basketball, and track... four-year letterman in power-lifting... member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Future Business Leaders of America member... Students Against Destructive Decisions member... Spanish Club member.

Ethridge's Personal: 20 years old, born 12/04/86... son of Stifina and Etta Ethridge... father owns a truck driving business... has four siblings: Justin (17), Brittanaye (16), Trey (15), and Tyiana (14)... his uncle, William Grahm played for the Arizona Cardinals... nicknamed "Fon" and "Hammer"... full name is Stiffon Boyer Ethridge... majoring in biology and plans to start his own physical therapy business.