Athletic defensive back will compete for playing time at safety ... comes into fall camp listed as the backup at safety ... no matter what his role in the defensive backfield, will be counted on as a primary contributor on special teams.

2007: Saw action in 13 games as one of ASU’s top performers on special teams ... was in on 16 tackles (11 solo) ... recorded first-career stop in season-opener at Michigan ... had two tackles apiece in regular-season wins over Lenoir-Rhyne, Furman and Chattanooga ... tallied a season-best four stops against Richmond in national semifinals and added two more versus Delaware in national championship game.

2006: Made collegiate debut versus Mars Hill ... did not record any statistics in one game.

2005: Redshirted.

High School: An all-conference performer in three sports at Greensboro’s Southeast Guilford H.S. ... was a two-time all-conference selection on the gridiron ... gained over 2,500 all-purpsose yards (1,400+ rushing, 600+ receiving and 550+ return), intercepted five passes and recovered six onside kicks en route to Guilford County Player of the Year recognition as a senior ... coached by Fritz Hessenthaler ... also received all-conference accolades in baseball and track ... earned 10 varsity letters (four in football, three in baseball, one in track) ... finished seventh in the state as a senior in the 200-meter dash.

Personal: Full name is Travis William Dowda, Jr. ... born Jan. 16, 1987 (21 years old) ... son of Dawn and Travis Dowda ... majoring in criminal justice.