2014 (junior): Started in all 11 games as an offensive lineman... Paved the way for the Cougars' rushing game that averaged 5.8 yards per carry with just 18 sacks all season... Was a second team all-GNAC offensive selection.
2013 (sophomore): Played in 11 games and started in nine... Came in as a reserve in the first two games... Was the starter at right guard against Humboldt State and Central Washington... Didn't play in week five... Took over the starting position for the rest of the season at left guard in week seven, getting six starts there
2012 (freshman): Played in five games as a defensive lineman, where he recorded five tackles, including four solo tackles... Also had a solo tackle for a one-yard loss.
High School: Played three years of varsity football at Patriot High School in Riverside Calif. for head coach Scott Pearne... Captained the team for two years... Led the team to 11 victories during his time in high school... As a sophomore, averaged 5.7 yards per carry.
Personal: Born on Feb. 24, 1995 in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are Chris and Tammy Flakes... Has one sister, Ayanna Flakes, and one brother, Malachi Flakes... Has not declared a major.