46  Jacob Driver Class: Sophomore Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif. High School: La Costa Canyon High Height / Weight: 6-2 / 220 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 05/22/1991 Experience: SQ

Saw his first action as an Aztec last season, primarily on special teams ... SDSU's special teams scout player of the year in 2009 and 2010.

2010: Competed in five games, including the final three ... Made two solo tackles both against Navy.

2009: Did not play, using his redshirt season.

High School: Led La Costa Canyon to the 2008 CIF San Diego Section Division I Championship title ... Selected as the 2008 San Diego section defensive player of the year by the San Diego Union-Tribune, North County Times and the San Diego Hall of Champions ... 2008 CIF defensive player of the year ... Also a two-time San Diego Union-Tribune Avocado League defensive player of the year ... A two-time first-team all-Avocado League selection (2007 and 2008) ... Earned a 2008 North County Times all-North County team (first-team linebacker) spot ... A 2008 MaxPreps football Division I all-state first team honoree ... Had an eye-popping 111 tackles, including 29 for loss, as a junior at La Costa Canyon ... Listed as one of the top 15 prospects in the San Diego area by Rivals ... Named to the CalHiSports.com all-state football defensive second team ... Rated the seventh-best inside linebacker in California by Scouts.com ... Led the Mavericks to four consecutive Avocado League championships ... Also competed in lacrosse and led his team to the 2008 CIF crown ... Recipient of the National Football Foundation scholar-athlete award.

Personal: Born May 22, 1991, in Encinitas, Calif. ... Son of Michael and Rebecca Driver ... Mother attended SDSU ... Drew interest from Stanford, Air Force, Boise State, Nevada, UC Davis and Cal Poly ... Is majoring in business management.

DRIVER'S CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs: Tackles: 2 vs. Navy (12/23/10).