Northwestern State University of Louisana

Prior to NSU: Played two seasons at Los Angeles-Pierce College where he was teammates with current Demons linebacker Koby Welch … intercepted three passes and forced one fumble in 10 games as a sophomore … ranked third in the California Community College Athletic Association in interceptions … also caught two passes for 41 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.

High School: Lettered in football and track at Chatsworth High School … two-time, first-team all-league running back as a junior and senior … named All-American and all-city as a corner in his junior season and was a second-team all-league wide receiver.

Personal: Born July 31, 1993 … son of Ebony Cepeda and Eric Waters … has two brothers, Markel Cepeda and Cire Waters, and three sisters, Bria Waters, Eryss Waters and Malika Douglas … majoring in business and marketing and hopes to play in the NFL or open his own gym.