2007 (Jr.): Did not see action

2006 : Redshirted at Ball State as a walk-on

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Transferred to Ball State from Valparaiso University after playing for the Crusaders in 2004 and 2005 . . . earned one letter in football for Coach Stacey Adams at Valparaiso

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters for Ball State alum, Coach Tom Dilley . . . earned honorable mention on the all-conference team as a senior

PERSONAL: Son of Earnest Overton and Cynthia Overton . . . four brothers and four sisters . . . born Dec. 5, 1985, in Seattle, Wash. . . . full name is Wade Orie Overton.