Highly-regarded juco transfer who will push for the starting Buck linebacker spot and have three seasons of eligibility at MSU ... Enrolled at Missouri State in January and participated in spring drills ... Contributed 6 tackles, one for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Maroon and White Game (4/21/12).
Independence (Kan.) CC: Compiled 69 tackles and a pair of sacks as a freshman at Independence (Kan.) Community College ... Held starting linebacker role in 2011 and also playing special teams ... Redshirted as a true freshman in 2010.
High School: Was a three-year starter for coaches Jim Scible (2008) and Greg Stanton (2006-07) at Terry Parker High in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Led Braves to a 7-3 record as a standout linebacker his senior season ... Participated in the Florida Shrine Game after his senior season ... Played offensive line as a sophomore.
Personal: Seginald Rashad Chaney was born 10/17/90 in Selma, Ala. ... Son of Robert and Annette Chaney of Jacksonville, Fla. ... Has three brothers -- Mark, Bobby and Kendrick -- and a sister, Lashonda ... Majoring in Sociology.