Former wide receiver was moved to defensive back during spring practice ... despite position change, he is expected to remain in the valuable role as ASU’s holder on place-kicks ... changed number from 83 to 26 after the position change.

2009: Played in all 14 games, primarily as the team’s holder on place-kicks ... held for every kick of the season ... caught one pass (three-yarder versus Georgia Southern) in limited action at wide receiver ... was charged with a negative-19 yard rush on a botched snap during a field-goal attempt at The Citadel.

2008: Joined the Mountaineers just days prior to the season opener at LSU after transferring from Boston College ... wound up appearing in eight games, mostly in a special-teams role ... recorded one tackle on the season.

Previous College: Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007 at Boston College ... coached by Jeff Jagodzinski.

High School: Enjoyed a standout prep career at Charlotte’s Providence H.S. ...  earned all-conference, all-Charlotte Observer and all-Mecklenburg County recognition as a senior ... was an all-state honoree and conference defensive player of the year as a junior ... amassed over 2,300 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns on offense to go along with nine interceptions on defense over his final two prep seasons ... was a three-year letterwinner ... coached by Randy Long ... also lettered three times in basketball ... led team in blocks, assists and steals as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Dominick Jacob Magazu ... born March 26, 1988 (22 years old) ... son of Carrie and David Magazu ... father, David, is the offensive line coach for the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers ... younger brother, Damon, is a defensive back at East Carolina ... older brother, Anthony, was a quarterback at Kent State from 2005-09 ... Dominick is majoring in criminal justice ... enjoys playing basketball and bowling.