Fresno State: Makes a switch from cornerback to strong safety this year ... has served as a starter as cornerback in the past ... entered the preseason as the backup at strong safety ... was a big part in Fresno State's 2003 defensive success. (2004) Played in 11 games, all off the bench ... was a factor in special teams, helping cover punts ... finished the year with nine tackles ... his lone interception on the season came in the opener against Washington, which he returned 34 yards. (2003) Played in and started all 14 games ... finished fourth on the team in tackles with 63 ... had two interceptions and recovered one fumble ... broke up three passes ... had an interception and five tackles in the opener at Tennessee ... his other pick came at Colorado State ... his season-high in tackles was nine against Rice and Oregon State. (2002) Played in 12 games ... made 21 tackles ... had three pass breakups and one fumble recovery ... had a season-high four tackles against Tulsa. (2001) Redshirted.
High School: Selected to the Fresno Bee All-Star team as a defensive back ... had 48 tackles and four interceptions on defense ... scored 15 offensive touchdowns and three more on returns ... had 47 receptions for 680 yards and rushed for 396 yards, averaging 11.3 yards per carry ... helped his team win in the Yosemite Division Small Schools championship ... Tulare Union won two straight Central Section championships ... recruited by Colorado State and UNLV.
Personal: Born June 15, 1983 ... mother's name is Benita Weaver ... has a brother, Zachary ... favorite athlete is Deion Sanders ... lists his mother as the person he admires most ... first name is pronounced ah-WON.
Career Statistics
Year GP-GS UT AT TT TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Int-Ret
2001 Redshirted
2002 12-0 13 8 21 0-0 0-0 0-0
2003 14-14 40 23 63 2.0-4 0-0 2-25
2004 11-0 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 1-34
Totals 37-14 59 34 93 2.0-4 0-0 3-59
