He earned all-region honors as a football player, and chose to continue his career at South Carolina State.
Culbreath was a four-year starter on the South Carolina State team, starting all but three games over the course of his collegiate career.
Prior to his senior season in 2010, Culbreath received several preseason awards and was named one of the team's captains.
A three-time FCS third-team All-American, Culbreath was an NFL Draft prospect after the conclusion of his senior year.
[2] After the season, Culbreath revealed to the Detroit Free Press, that it was due to a recurrence of high blood pressure during training camp.