Parents: Jon Mead and Vicki Mead
Major: Health and Physical Education
2010: Played in all 10 games... Recorded a team leading 91 tackles (39 solo and 4.5 TFL)...He also recorded 2 sacks and a forced fumble and fumble recovery... He also had 5 pass-breakups... He was named to the All-MIAC honorable-mention team.
2009: Played in 10 games... Led team with 111 tackles... recorded one sack and forced three fumbles, recovering one. Broke up four passes and blocked one kick.
2008: Played in 10 games ... Total of 62 tackles (29 solo), including 4.5 tackles for a loss of 35 yards.
2007: Played in seven games ... Total 53 tackles (23 solo), including 2.5 tackles for a loss of 11 yards.
Augsburg: Dean's List Honoree spring 2008.
High School: Participant in football and baseball in high school ... All-Conference, Team Defensive Most Valuable Player, Ironman Award, Coach's Award, and Captain in football ... All-Conference, Team Most Valuable Player in baseball ... Male Athlete of the Year.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Mead.
Favorite Class: Creative Drama
Your Career Goal: To have a successful career and raise a family.
First Job: County Market
Last Summer Job: Construction
What I Like Most About Augsburg: The people and the atmosphere
My Athletic Goal At Augsburg Is: To do whatever to help win football games.
My Biggest Thrill In Athletics Has Been: Competing with teammates.
Athlete I Admire Most: Warrick Dunn
Favorite Quote: "Don't give up, don't ever give up."-Jim Valvano
Favorite Food: Chow Mein
Favorite TV Show: The Wonder Years.
Favorite Movie: American Beauty.
Favorite musical artist: Incubus.
