Northwestern State University of Louisana

2003: Redshirted.

High School: A two-time All-State selection in both football and basketball, he was nominated for CBSSportsline.com's All-American team and made the Rivals.com Top 100 in Texas prospects list as a senior...Had 92 tackles, 7 sacks and 2 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...As a junior, he had 96 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions...All-district, All-East Texas and all-state in each of his final two football seasons...Played under football coach Mike Sorenson and helped Tatum go 8-3 and reach the state playoffs as a senior...Basketball under coach Brett Carr, he averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds as a junior while helping his team go 25-7 and earn a No. 11 state ranking on the way to a regional tournament playoff appearance...Won all-disrtict, All-East Texas and all-state basketball honors...Also won the same honors as a sophomore in hoops, averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds...Four letters in track and field...Owned a 3.0 GPA and was the student body treasurer.

Personal: Nicknamed "Big Mike" and his full name is Michael Anthony Borders...Grandson of Lorette Goree...Has four brother and sisters: Kenny (24), Durrell (14), Richard (14) and Brittany (9).