Orkeys Auriene

Position:
Cornerback
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 175
Class:
Senior
High School:
Mainland Regional

2007-08 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2009 (Junior): Started all 12 games at cornerback, placing sixth on the team in total tackles...Tied for the team lead in passes defended (8), while leading the Cajuns in pass break-ups (6) - the sixth most passes defended in the SBC... Gathered interceptions vs. La.-Monroe and North Texas that were two of the Cajuns 16 interceptions on the season...Forced a fumble vs. Troy that led to a touchdown...Had 172 all-purpose yards on punt, kick and interception return yardage...Blocked a field goal vs. FAU...Made at least two tackles in every game and four or more tackles in six games... Had a season-high seven tackles at Nebraska, including five solos.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, starting eight at cornerback...Ranked seventh on the team in tackles...Had a career-high eight tackles, including seven solos vs. UTEP...Made two tackles-for-loss vs. Kent State...Tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups and ranked tied for ninth in the Sun Belt Conference in passes defended...Blocked a punt in the season-finale vs. MT that gave the Cajuns possession near midfield, setting-up a touchdown drive...Had an interception in the season-opener at USM...Forced a fumble at NT near midfield that set-up a TD drive... Took only kickoff return back 28 yards vs.
Kent State...Had five punt returns vs. Golden Flashes for 78 yards, including a long of 64 yards, which ranked as the second longest punt return in the SBC in 2008...Ranked fourth in the SBC in punt return average.

2007 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games at cornerback, starting a six game stretch beginning with the McNeese State game...Placed 12th on the team in tackles, second among cornerbacks...Had at least one tackle in 10 games, making a season-high six stops at ASU...Made 20 of 27 tackles during conference play...Collected first career interception vs. NT...Notched a tackle-for-loss vs. Troy.

Mainland Regional: First Team All-State Class 5A as a senior...Had five interceptions and broke up 18 passes, while blocking four kicks.

Personal: Full name is Orkeys Leon Auriene, Jr...Born on March 11, 1989...Son of Orkeys Auriene and April Truitt...Has one sister, Or'keshia Auriene...Wanted to wear No. 2 in honor of former Cajuns cornerback and current Arizona Cardinals defensive back Michael Adams.