Personal
Born in West Valley City, Utah ... parents are David and Cheri Erekson ... transferred to BYU from Dixie State College in St. George, Utah ... married in July to Juli Whightman of Chicopee, Mass. ... wife is a member of the BYU golf team ... recruited by Oregon, Oregon State, Arizona State, Nevada, Southern Utah, Utah, Utah State, Idaho State.
Before BYU
A three-year letterwinner ... earned the Outstanding Service Award at Springville High School ... team captain ... offensive MVP ... earned all-state honors as a junior and senior ... named the Gatorade Offensive Player of the Year (Utah County) ... earned all-region honors as a junior and senior ... also lettered in basketball, baseball and track ... helped SHS to the baseball state championship in 2003 ... earned all-state honors in both basketball and track ... won the state long jump title.
Other College
Led Dixie in interceptions as a freshman ... named the defensive player of the week after helping the Rebels to a victory over Eastern Arizona CC.