Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Enters his second season in the Pitt State program in 2025 ... A talented safety who will look to be an impact performer this fall.

2024: Played in five games for the Gorillas in the secondary ... Finished the season with eight tackles (seven solo) with a forced fumble against Washburn (Sept. 21) and two pass breakups.

Prior to PSU: Spent three seasons with the Bison at North Dakota State University ... Saw action in six career games.

HS: A first-team Missouri Class 4A All-State defensive back as a senior at Grandview High School in 2020 ... Made 80 tackles with two interceptions and 11 pass breakups ... Logged 150 tackles, 10 TFLs, 5.0 quarterback sacks, six interceptions and 24 pass breakups during his prep career.

Personal: Born March 12, 2002 ... Son of Reginald King Sr. and Chira Smith ... Named to the MIAA Newcomer Academic Honor Roll with a 3.33 GPA as a physical education major.