High School: Ranked as No. 10 player in Indiana by Rivals.com ... Class 3A first team all-state as senior ... totaled 144 tackles, including 12 for a loss and six sacks, with three fumble recoveries (two returned for touchdowns) ... rushed 67 times for 597 yards (8.9 average) and 11 touchdowns ... played for state championship teams as freshman, sophomore and junior and for regional winner his senior season ... teammate of current Purdue defensive tackle Ryan Baker and cornerback Dray Mason ... timed at 4.6 in the 40-yard dash ... coach was Vince Lorenzano ... also participated in basketball and track and field.
Personal: Given name is Frank Payton Halliburton ... born Jan. 6, 1987 ... plans on majoring in health and fitness ... interests include watching movies and sports games ... brother, David, is assistant high school football coach ... uncle, Caleb graduated from Purdue.