Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Enters the fall as the No. 2 cornerback on the left side … will also look for time on special teams in the return units.

In 2008: Started eight games at cornerback playing in 11 games recording 29 tackles with 19 solo stops … also had a forced fumble and three pass break ups … averaged 17.0 yards per kickoff return on seven attempts for 119 yards including a career-long 30 yard return against Colorado Mines … named Ichabods’ defensive skill player of the week following the Missouri State game.

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Background: Earned first team all-league honors in 2005 and 2006 … named second team all-state running back … team won the state title … in track and field, won the 4x200 winter state championship … track team won state title in 2005 … at Cumberland Regional High School, he recorded 1,600 all-purpose yards as a freshman and finished as state runner up in the 100m dash as a freshman.

Personal: Born March 31, 1988 … son of Freddie Lavan, Sr., and Barbara Earling … majoring in management.