Tarleton State University Athletics

SMU (2023-25): 
Played in a combined eight games, totaling a catch for 20 yards and 18 rushing yards ... Played in three games in 2023, two games in 2024, and three games in 2025 ... Made his collegiate debut against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 16, 2023.

Lovejoy HS: 
Three-star prospect by 247 Sports and Rivals ... Ranked as the 104th overall prospect in the state by ESPN ... First Team All-District selection as a junior after an 1,100-yard season, and was District 7-5A-II Special Teams MVP as a sophomore ... Rushed 30 times for 193 yards and a touchdown in 2022, catching 46 passes for 795 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Originally chose SMU over TCU, Kansas, Texas Tech and Tulsa among others ... Played four varsity years, and participated in three years of varsity track and field.

Personal: 
Son of Shellie and Jayson Lavender ... Father Jayson was a Pre-Olympic Pole Vaulter ... Has two sisters, Kenzie and Lexie ... Great uncle, Sonny Lavender, was a world champion bull rider ... Working on his MBA ... Related to one of the 12 mighty orphans, Harrison Miller Mosley ... Enjoys volleyball and pickleball.