2008 (So.): Redshirted … sustained a right knee injury during the spring … underwent surgery and sat out the 2008 season.

Junior College: Coached by former Mountaineer standout Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College … runs a 4.5 40-yard dash and benches 300 pounds … played in six games and collected 14 tackles, including 10 solos … redshirted his first year of college.

Prep: Coached by Tom Bruney at Maryvale High in Phoenix, Ariz. … three-year lettewinner … a two-time 2006 Class 5A first-team all-state selection … honorable mention as a sophomore … three-time first-team all-region honoree … as a senior, he finished with 27 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a safety …averaged 24 yards per kickoff return … helped lead the Panthers to a league title, an undefeated regular season, a 10-2 record and the semifinals of the state championships as a senior … had 32 tackles, 14 pass breakups and a blocked field goal as a junior … also four-year letterwinner in basketball and excelled in track … ran a 10.7/100m dash … region champion in the 100-meters.

Personal: Birthday is Jan. 23 … son of Robin Bowser … one of three children … enrolled in general studies.