Chris Skinner
Sophomore
Fullback
Meridian, Miss. (Clarkdale HS)

2007: Played in five of 10 games for the Majors ... rushed seven times for 12 yards ... averaged 1.7 yards per-carry ... carried three times for 11 yards, including a season-long eight yard run against Rhodes ... also returned a kickoff for 12 yards against Centre.

High School: Lettered in football four seasons as a fullback and linebacker for head coach Jud Gartman at Clarkdale High School … rushed for 1,639 yards in 2006 and 4,817 for his career … three-time First Team All-District and District Co-Offensive MVP in 2006 … First Team Class 2A All-State … Lettered in powerlifting four seasons, leading team to state championship … USA Powerlifting National Champion in 2007—earned first place in weight class and set a national squat record for his age group with 600 pounds … also lettered in baseball three seasons and track and field for one season.

Personal: Born and raised in Meridian, Miss. … son of Tim and Vickie Skinner … has one brother, Corey (12).