Davon Brown Class: Sophomore Hometown: Torrance, Calif. High School: Torrence South High Height / Weight: 5-9 / 175 Position: Running Back Experience: 1L

A speedy back, who had a strong spring campaign after using his redshirt season in 2006 ... Listed as one of the two backups at tailback at the end of spring drills.

2006: Did not play, utilitizing his redshirt season ... Named the scout team player of the year on offense.

High School: Starred at Torrance South High School, where he played running back and was also a standout free safety/cornerback ... Lettered four years in football and three years in track ... Two-time all-league and all-area pick on offense ... As a junior, rushed for 1,272 yards and 20 touchdowns and added five interceptions ... Rated as the 115th best running back nationally by Scouts, Inc. ... Ranked as the 21st-best all-purpose running back by Rivals.com ... Rivals also has Brown No. 95 on the 2006 postseason California top 100.

Personal: Born Feb. 6, 1988 ... Son of Robert and Valencia Brown ... Also considered Colorado, Oregon, Oregon State and Washinton State ... Major is excercise and nutritional science.