Christopher Newport University

2013 - Junior - Earned a starting spot on the Captains’ defensive line during his third year at CNU ... Earned starts in nine of the team’s 10 games as a defensive end ... Made his first collegiate start at Salisbury on September 7 ... Pieced together a disruptive effort against Hampden-Sydney on September 14, posting two tackles and a pair of quarterback hurries ... Notched his first sack of the year and forced a fumble during a strong performance at LaGrange on November 2 ... Came through with two stops and assisted on a tackle-for-a-loss against Averett on November 9 ... Recorded at least one tackle in six games during the year.

2012 - Sophomore – Appeared in two games during his second season…Recorded a tackle during the season opener against Salisbury…Also saw action in the team’s victory over Greensboro.

2011 - Freshman - Saw action in five games in his first year...Produced one solo tackle and one assisted tackle versus Shenandoah...Recorded four solo tackles and one assisted tackle for the season...

At Kecoughtan – Played four years as a linebacker under Coach Tidwell at Kecoughtan…Named First Team All-District in 2010…Also played one year of baseball in his senior year.

Personal – Hakeem Carlos Garner was born December 10, 1991 in Hampton, Va…Son of Carl and Renee Garner…Has one brother, Carlos, and one sister, Love…"Superbad" is his favorite movie...Dreams of vacationing in Paris…Favorite book is "Treasure Island"…Majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology.