Presbyterian College

2008: Played in six games ... Recorded 11 total tackles ... Notched two solo stops en route to a three-tackle performance against Western Carolina ... Had a season-high four stops at Appalachian State ... Forced a fumble at Wofford ... Had a pass breakup against Fayetteville State.

2007: Started each of the first five games before coming off the bench in the defensive rotation ... Contributed a game-high three tackles on two occasions (Western Carolina, Coastal Carolina) ... Supported the Blue Hose defensive effort with five assisted tackles at Furman.

2006: Played in three games for the Blue Hose ... Acquired three tackles ... Named to SAC Academic Honor Roll.

2005: Played in two games for PC ... Tallied two solo tackles.  

High School: Played at Belton-Honea Path for Wayne Green ... All-region and all-area selection at linebacker ... Finished second on the team in tackles as a senior ... Also played baseball where he was chosen to the all-region team ... Completed his career with a .350 batting average.

Personal: Joshua Dee Tavernier was born September 5, 1986 in Greenville, S.C. ... Son of Kurt and Lisa Tavernier ... Majoring in biology.