Western Carolina traveled to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to close the 2012 season. The Crimson Tide defeated the Catamounts 49-0. (Photos courtesy: Mark Haskett, WCU Public Relations)
2012 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in 10 of team's 11 games on the year, making his first start for the Purple & Gold along the defensive line against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern ... Missed the regular season meeting at The Citadel ... Recorded 19 tackles including two solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss including half a quarterback sack ... Posted his career-high with six tackles at Furman including five tackle assists.
Prior to Western Carolina: Initially enrolled at Connecticut in January of 2009, but made the decision to transfer ... Redshirted a season at Tennessee due to transfer rules; High School: Played as a senior at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Mass. ... Was a New England Prep School Athletic Conference All-Star in 2008 ... At Southside High, was an all-county pick in 2007, finishing with 95 tackles including 18 TFLs and 10 sacks ... Was a two-time all-region pick ... Played basketball as team won Class AA State Championship in 2007 where he was named to all-tournament team ... Was awarded a Pepsi-Greenville County Schools Golf Tournament Scholarship following his senior year for community involvement ... Named to The National Society of High School Scholars ... Also played basketball as a prep.
Personal: Is the son of Oliver Jr. and Brenda Chambers ... Has a sister, Keela P.L. Chambers.