2007-09:  Played at Joliet Junior College.  Honorable mention JUCO all-america.  First team all-conference.

High School:  Lettered three times at Glenville High School under Ted Ginn.  All-conference selection.  Ranked as the third best linebacker in Ohio.  Named the top sophomore.  Also participated in baseball where an all-city selection was.

Personal:  Likes to watch the history channel.  Majoring in physical education.  Son of Melissa Baesel and Terry Echols.  Born on June 21, 1988.