Christopher Newport University

2016 - Junior - Served as a key cog on the defense as a starting linebacker during the season … Started all 10 games and finished fifth on the team with 42 total tackles, including 14 solo stops … Registered 4.0 tackles for a loss during the year, including 1.5 against Kean in the season opener on September 4 … Picked off a pass and returned it 16 yards against Wesley during the squad’s 42-28 victory over the 17th-ranked Wolverines on September 17 … Caused another turnover after forcing a fumble and taking it back 35 yards at Rowan on October 1 … Had at least two tackles in all 10 contests and notched a season-high six on four occasions … Posted four solo stops against Salisbury on October 29.

2015 - Sophomore - Made four appearances in his second year with CNU football...Picked up four total tackles including three solo and one assisted stop...One of his assisted tackles went for a loss of one yard against Southern Virginia on November 14...Made first collegiate tackle against William Paterson on November 7...Member of the NJAC All-Academic Team

2014 - Freshman - Member of the USA South All-Academic Team...Did not see any action in his first year with the Captains. 

At Salem - Played four years as a strong safety and running back for the Sun Devils...Won a pair of district championships...Also a member of the wrestling team, winning a regional championship and taking fourth place at the state championship...Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal - André LaVista Toran was born in Norfolk, Va...Son of Robert and Andrea Toran...Has two sisters, Aleyshia Flood and Robyn Toran, and one brother, Aaron Toran...Father wrestled at Winston-Salem State University from 1982-86...Favorite sports personalities are Kobe Bryant and Derek Jeter...Favorite movies are "The Lion King" and "Drumline"...Favorite book is "Rescued" by John Bevere...Majoring in Communication Studies.