Versatile defensive back that can play either safety or cornerback ... Saw majority of his action in 2012 as a nickel back for the Tigers ... Has the speed to be able to line up anywhere on the defensive side of the ball and have an impact on the play ... For career, has played in 13 games with no starts.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2012)
Played in 13 games with no starts ... Played mainly in LSU's sub-packages on defense, seeing action as the nickel back ... Finished with 29 tackles, including 3.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry ... Had two sacks and a total of three tackles in road win over Auburn ... First career sack went for an 8-yard loss and came in week 2 vs. Washington ... Broke up two passes in win over Ole Miss ... Had season-high four tackles in road win over Texas A&M ... Followed that with four stops in regular-season finale vs. Arkansas ... Added a half-sack for a 3-yard loss and three tackles vs. Clemson in Chick-fil-A Bowl. 

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Ranked the No. 13 safety by Scout.com ... Rated as the No. 28 player in the state by Rivals.com and No. 10 by Tigerbait.com ... Recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles en route to a 5A State Championship his senior season after posting 80 tackles (61 solo) with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a junior ... Rushed for 121 yards on 22 carries and scored the game-winning TD in state championship game win over West Monroe in December of 2010 ... Named to Louisiana 5A All-State team as a senior ... Was named the District 3-5A Defensive MVP in 2010 ... Earned a spot on The Advocate's Super Dozen ... Spent time at running back but is versatile and can play on either side of the ball at LSU ... Coached by Ted Davidson.

PERSONAL
Full name is Micah Shawn Eugene, Jr. ... Parents are Naomi Johnson and Micah Eugene Sr. ... Born Feb. 15, 1993, in Shreveport, La. ... Has two siblings - Mylan and Malik ... Majoring in general studies. 

CAREER HIGHS  
Total tackles: 4, twice (Last: at Arkansas, 2012; First: at Texas A&M, 2012)
Tackles for loss: 2.0 at Auburn, 2012
Sacks: 2.0 at Auburn, 2012

EUGENE'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS