About Lamb: Fast-rising talent within Army program ... converted from quarterback to defensive back early during West Point career ... returned to quarterback position briefly this spring, only to settle in for good in Black Knights’ defensive secondary shortly thereafter ... boasts great deal of natural ability ... features excellent speed and quickness ... possesses excellent ball skills ... expected to battle for starting job at strong safety position ... put forth impressive showing this spring ... spent majority of month-long session working with top unit ... listed atop depth chart at strong safety position entering preseason camp ... brings excellent physical size to Black Knights’ back line ... boasts excellent field instincts ... could factor into special teams mix this fall as well ... missed annual Black/Gold game due to injury ... expected to be at full strength this fall ... product of USMA Prep School ... letterman.

2008: Appeared in all 12 games ... registered seven tackles, including one quarterback sack ... recorded first career tackle during Army’s near-upset of Texas A&M in College Station ... notched one tackle in six other showings ... credited with hits against Eastern Michigan, Buffalo, Louisiana Tech, Air Force, Rice and Navy ... tallied first career quarterback sack opposite Louisiana Tech ... marked first career tackle for loss.

2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.

High School: Three-sport stalwart at Woodstock High in Woodstock, Ga. ... all-region choice at defensive back ... all-county as well ... also saw time at quarterback and wide receiver positions ... four-time letterwinner ... helped team to regional championship as a senior ... earned three additional varsity letters in  both basketball, and track and field ... two-time team captain in both sports ... two-time all-county choice on hardwood ... top defensive standout ... specialized in sprint and long jump events on track ... all-county selection all three years.

Personal: Born July 15, 1987 ... given name is Desmond Dwayne Lamb ... parents’ names are Dwayne and Danitta Lamb ... cousin, Billy Parker, played for Carolina Panthers of National Football League ...  saw action with New York Dragons of Arena Football League as well ... Desmond enjoys spending time with family “more than anything” ... lists father, Dwayne, as his role model ... majoring in Engineering Management.