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Fresno State: A great athlete who is expected see a lot of action in the Bulldog secondary over the next three seasons ... will compete for a starting spot at cornerback during his sophomore season ... played well in his first year in the program on defense and special teams ... brings speed and toughness to the position ... reminds coaches of a young Marcus McCauley. (2006) Had seven tackles in 12 games of action as a special teams player and in nickel and dime packages ... had one pass deflection.
High School: An all-around team contributor ... on offense, made seven receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown in 2005 ... on defense, made 31 total tackles and one quarterback sack ... intercepted six passes and recovered one fumble ... part of his high school squad that went 12-1 in 2005 while winning their league and making it to the North Coast Section Division 4A championship game ... a first-team all-Hayward Area selection ... named to the all-East Bay team ... a member of the San Francisco Chronicle's all-Metro team ... joins high school teammates Nico Herron and Jamel Hamler in signing with the Bulldogs ... coached by Brad Bowers.
Personal: Born May 22, 1988 in Los Angeles, Calif. ... parents' names are Valencia and Rod Owens ... has two sisters, April and Ashley ... enjoys eating and hanging out with close friends ...favorite athletes are Allen Iverson and Champ Bailey ... lists his biggest athletic thrill as getting an interception and running it back for a touchdown, then throwing the ball into the crowd ... admires his parents for always keeping him going.
