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Student-Athlete Profile -- Datrin Guyton

Opposing defensive backs are an insignificant opponent when compared to the obstacles and adversity redshirt freshman wide receiver Datrin Guyton overcame on his way to Oregon State.

His mother, Denise Guyton, is finally healthy after battling breast cancer.

His older brother, Gerrel, was murdered nearly four years ago.

And after setting numerous school receiving records and earning Dallas Morning News Texas top-100 honors at Manor High School in Austin, Datrin sat out 2014 in an alien environment while redshirting, his first season on the sidelines since he began playing football as a youth.

A formidable combination to counterpunch, for sure.