Cliffton Styles Season 2019

Entering 2020 season

Walk-on, who played special teams in his first season last year ... Enters 2020 third on the depth chart at middle linebacker.

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2019)
Played in 11 games on the season on special teams, making two tackles (one solo) ... Did not play the first two games of the season ... Made his collegiate debut Sept. 14 at New Mexico State, the start of a streak of 11 straight appearances to close the season ... Had his first tackle on special teams against Fresno State ... Followed with a solo stop on special teams at Hawai’i.

HIGH SCHOOL
Was a four-year letter winner at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas ... Earned all-state honors as a senior ... Was a two-time all-district and all-central Texas linebacker ... Also was a team captain and won the team’s outstanding defensive back award ... Was a two-time academic selection ... Also lettered in track & field at HHS.

PERSONAL
Cliffton Kamaal Christopher Styles was born March 29, 2001 in Lompoc, Calif. ... Son of Cliffton and Meme Styles ... Picked the Aztecs over offers from Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and West Texas A&M ... Is majoring in criminal justice.