Northern Illinois University Athletics

2018
• Started the first three games before missing the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury
• Totaled a pair of solo stops vs. Central Michigan and made one tackle vs. Utah.
• Finished his career with 112 tackles, 86 solo and 20 pass break-ups as well as four interceptions. 
2017
• Tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups and ranked sixth on the team with 39 solo tackles while starting all 13 games in 2017. 
• Registered at least two tackles in 12 of 13 games. 
• Made a career-high nine tackles at Toledo (11-2) with seven solo and two assists to lead NIU. 
• Duplicated his Nebraska (9-16) stats with three solo tackles and a pass break-up at San Diego State (9-30). 
• Named NIU defensive player of the game vs. Eastern Illinois (9-9) with two solo tackles and a pass break up. 
• Recorded five solo tackles versus Eastern Michigan (10-26). 
• Made six tackles, including his first career tackle for loss, vs. Boston College (9-1). 
• Broke up two passes and made four solo stops at Central Michigan (11-24). 
• Finished the Quick Lane Bowl (12-26) with two solo tackles.
2016
• Started at cornerback in the season opener against Wyoming (9-3) before suffering a season-ending injury.
• Recorded five tackles in that game, three solo.

2015
• Played in all 14 games with four starts.
• Ranked third on NIU with 10 passes broken up and 11 passes defended.
• Consistent tackler with stops in 13 games and nine multi-tackle games.
• Developed a solid tandem with All-American cornerback Shawun Lurry.
• Had five tackles and two passes broken up against UNLV (9-5).
• Tallied a career-high four PBUs versus Ball State (10-10).
• Named NIU Co-Defensive Player of the Week after making five tackles with one PBU against Eastern Michigan (10-24).
• Recorded his third career interception vs. Western Michigan (11-18).
• Posted a career-high six tackles, all solo, against Ohio (11-24).
• Made four stops in the MAC Champ. Game versus BGSU (12-4).

2014
• Appeared in all 14 games, starting the first six contests of the season as a true freshman at cornerback.
• Tallied 21 total tackles, with 13 solo stops and eight assisted.
• Also contributed two interceptions and four pass break-ups.
• Made a career-high five tackles in the MAC Championship Game victory over Bowling Green (12-5).
• Also recorded four tackles against Central Michigan (10-11).
• Had his first career interception and a tackle for loss in his collegiate debut against Presbyterian (8-28).
• Also picked off a pass in the third quarter at Western Michigan (11-28).

High School
• Compiled 106 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered five fumbles and intercepted nine passes in three seasons.
• Earned second team all-area and all-conference honors as a senior.
• Registered 40 tackles,  four interceptions and eight PBUs in 2013.
• Named third team all-Dade County after the season.
• Caught 25 passes for 325 yards and four touchdowns in 2013.
• Ended his junior season with 36 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
• Posted eight receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown in 2012, in addition to gaining 25 yards and a touchdown on four carries.

Personal
• Born Aug. 3, 1996, in Miami, Fla.
• Son of Albert Smalls Jr. and Tammy Jones-Smalls.
• Kinesiology major.

Small's Single Game Career Highs
Total Tackles: 9 (Toledo 11-2-17)
Tackles for Loss: 1 (3x) (last: Boston College 9-1-17)
Sacks: 1 (Western Michigan 10-8-16)
Interceptions: 1 (3x) (last: Western Michigan 11-18-15)
Pass Break-Ups: 2 (Central Michigan 11-24-17)