Transfer from Ball State University ... Redshirted in 2016 ... Earned two letters from coach Herb Brogan at Lumen Christi High ... team captain ... two-time all-conference pick as both a receiver and defensive back ... also earned all-state honors ... piled up more than 600 yards receiving and seven touchdowns as a senior ... on the defensive side, recorded five interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns ... helped the Titans defeat the two-time state champions in the 2015 season opener ... his dad, Scott Plate, and two uncles all played Division I collegiate football as defensive backs.