Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

High School: 2011 graduate of Cornwall Central High School and 2012 graduate of Milford Academy, playing for Head Coach Marcus Hughes with an 11-2 record in 2011...as a running back for Milford, gained 962 yards on 123 carries and scored 10 touchdowns...defensively, had eight tackles and an interception as a senior...his last season at CCHS, he led Section 9 with 27 touchdowns and gained 1,549 yards on 174 carries...also showed his ability in the passing game with 14 catches for 233 yards and three touchdowns...earned NYSSWA All-State honors in 2010, with a first team All-State nod as a senior...first team All-Section 9 selection, two-time All-Area selection...two-year starter...ranked among top prep school players by Rivals.com...ranked as a three-star wide receiver recruit by Scout.com...originally signed with Syracuse out of high school

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1992 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Tyree Sr. and Carolyn Smallwood...chose Bethune-Cookman over opportunities to return to Syracuse, along with Rutgers, Temple and Cincinnati...his love for the school and the environment helped him make the decision to become a Wildcat...has goals to be a four-year starter for B-CU and to use his degree to become a lawyer...cites Kobe Bryant as his most notable athletic influence because of his drive and determination...volunteers his time coaching AAU 9U teams