Fleet-footed defensive prospect who will give the Tigers outstanding speed on the edge as a defensive end ... Originally signed as a linebacker but shifted to the defensive end spot during the spring and had great results ... Will be among a handful of players who will see action at defensive end in 2010 ... Added over 30 pounds to his frame since joining the Tigers last fall ... Hand-timed at a 4.5 40 during the spring and also had a 35.5 inch vertical jump.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2009)
Spent his true freshman season on the scout squad ... Redshirted in 2009.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 5A first-team all-state selection, Mingo recorded 59 tackles to go with seven tackles and four tackles for losses in helping West Monroe to the state championship game in 2008 ... Added four forced fumbles and recovered seven fumbles in 2008 ... As a junior, tallied 55 tackles to go with six sacks and 12 tackles for loss ... Named all-state in Class 5A as a junior ... A four-star prospect according to Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Rated as the #8 linebacker in the country by SuperPrep ... Rated as the #6 strong side linebacker by Scout.com ... Rated as the #9 outside linebacker by Rivals.com ... A member of the Rivals 250 and Scout 300 ... Rated as the #5 best athlete among linebackers by Rivals.com ... Rated as the #3 player in the state of Louisiana by SuperPrep ... Rated as the #8 player in the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com ... Rated as the #63 overall prospect in the Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120 ... Named to the New Orleans Times Picayune Blue Chip List and the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen ... Coached by Don Shows

PERSONAL
Full name is Barkevious Levon Mingo ... Nickname is KeKe (pronounced Key-Key) ... Born Oct. 4, 1990, in Belle Glades, Fla. ... Dad is Hugh Mingo and mom is Barbara Johnson ... Has four siblings - Hugh Mingo III, Hughtavious Mingo, Malik Johnson and LaDarian Johnson ... Majoring in sports administration.