Tolbert ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at one defensive spot behind William Moore.

2014 (Freshman): Tolbert played in all 12 games as a freshman (no starts), finishing the season with six tackles (four solo) to go along with one pass breakup and one pass defended. His best game came on Sept. 13 in ACU’s upset win at Troy when he finished with a pair of solo tackles.

High school: Tolbert was a three-year letterman for the Dragons who was part of the 2011 Class 5A Division II state championship team. As a senior, he helped the Dragons to an 11-2 district championship season. He was a first team all-district and the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2013. Tolbert finished his senior season with 81 total tackles (33 solo) and two sacks. He was a second team all-district performer as a junior in 2012, finishing the season with 37 tackles (22 solo) and three sacks. Played at Carroll for former ACU letterman and Dragons’ head coach Hal Wasson.

Personal: Son of Tony and Sasha Tolbert. His father, Tony Tolbert, was the Dallas Cowboys’ fourth-round draft pick out of UTEP in 1989. Tolbert was a nine-year starter, three-time Super Bowl champion, and NFL All-Pro selection (1996). A.J. was a 2014 graduate of Southlake Carroll High School. Born 20 September 1995.