Dustin Gourdin Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Greer, S.C. High School: Riverside Height / Weight: 5-11 / 200 Position: CB

Furman: Heads into the preseason listed as the backup to returning All-Southern Conference cornerback Austin Holmes...fashioned a strong spring practice to solidify his bid for playing time this fall...posted the squad's third best vertical jump (34.5") in spring testing. 2006 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility...competed with Furman's Track & Field team in the spring...finished fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 42' 5 1/4" at the Clemson Solid Orange and recorded an eighth place showing at the 2007 SoCon Championships with a mark of 42' 10 3/4"...also competed in the 4x100 relays.

High School: 2006 graduate of Riverside (3A) High School...football coach was Don Frost...played defensive back, running back, and wide receiver...served as team captain and caught 44 passes for 623 yards in 2005 in his first season as a wide receiver...reeled off 99-yard kickoff return in final two minutes of game to defeat Union...two-time all-county and all-region selection...was twice named to the South Carolina Strength Coaches Association All-Strength Team...attended Furman Quarterbacks & Receivers Camp...also competed in track and field, specializing in the 4x400 and 4x1600 meter relays, long jump, and triple jump.

Personal: Full name is Dustin Isaiah Gourdin...son of Dexter and Deborah Gourdin...born December 2, 1987, in Greenville, South Carolina...has two brothers, Daniel and Michael, and a sister, Mary-Esther...family members Joy Gourdin played basketball at Mercy (N.Y) College and Kahlil Gourdin played baseball at New York Tech...owns a 3.07 GPA...undeclared major.