New Mexico State University Athletics

2012 (Junior): Junaid played eight games for the Aggies at defensive back, starting two games.  Junaid recorded 20 tackles on the season.  In his first career start, Junaid led the team and set a career-high with 15 tackles against Ohio (Sept. 8).  Junaid also started against UTEP (Sept. 15) where he recorded four tackles.  Junaid was named Academic WAC All for fall 2012.
Eastern Arizona: Junaid played one season at Eastern Arizona at safety. He tallied 32 tackles in six games, including two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Ole Miss: Junaid spent two seasons at Ole Miss, redshirting his freshman season. As a redshirt freshman, Junaid played primarily on special teams.
High School: Junaid was a second team Class 5A All-state pick by the Associated Press Sports Editors and Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior, as well as a PrepStar All-Region selection. He was named to the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Texas recruits list and a Touchdown Club of Houston Defensive Player of the Year finalist as a senior. Junaid earned All-Houston honors from Texas Prep Insider as a senior and helped lead Hightower to a 13-1 record and the Class 5A state championship game as a senior. He recorded 82 tackles, nine passes defended, four fumble recoveries, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles as a senior.
Personal: Junaid is the son of Michael and Sandra Junaid. He plans to major in individualized studies.