ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS
The three-time National Champions from West Point. They've got their sights set on Navy this year.
| LOCATION: WEST POINT | TEAM STATS: ATHLETICS |
| SCHOOL: U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY | |
| 2009 RECORD: 5 WINS — 7 LOSSES | |
Donovan Travis
| NUMBER: 6 | CLASS: JR |
| POSITION: DB | HOMETOWN: Glendale, AZ |
| HEIGHT: 6-1 | HIGH SCHOOL: Judson HS (San Antonio TX) (USMAPS) |
| WEIGHT: 190 | EXPERIENCE: 1 Letter |
About Travis: One of the anchors of Army's defense ... highly regarded member of Black Knights' defensive secondary ... talented safety who has made impact on Army's defense since arriving as freshman three years ago ... physical back-line specialist ... hard-hitting performer with nose for football ... impact player ... blessed with great deal of natural ability ... solid in run support ... possesses excellent ball skills ... made easy adjustment to head coach Rich Ellerson's double-eagle flex defensive scheme this spring ... strong leader on field ... brings wealth of experience to starting cast ... reacts well to ball ... boasts world of potential ... registered one interception in annual Black/Gold game ... product of USMA Prep School ... letterman.
2008: Appeared in 11 contests ... drew 10 starting assignments ... sat out Tulane game due to injury ... came off bench for Homecoming date against Eastern Michigan ... ranked fifth among team leaders in tackles with 64 ... listed second among defensive backs in that category ... registered four pass breakups, two interceptions and one tackle for loss ... posted career-best 11 tackles during road tilt at Buffalo ... registered eight tackles on three occasions ... finished with eight tackles in dates with Texas A&M, Rice and Rutgers ... added pass breakup in road affair at Rice ... recorded six tackles in home showings against Akron and Louisiana Tech ... chipped in with pass breakup to aid victory over Bulldogs ... notched four tackles against New Hampshire ... credited with first career interception opposite Wildcats ... finished with three tackles and two pass breakups during season finale versus Navy ... registered three tackles and one interception against Air Force ... drew first career start during season opener opposite Temple ... garnered two tackles in that contest.
2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: All-district standout at Judson High in Converse, Texas ... played for head coach Jim Rackley ... all-star performer in defensive secondary ... two-time letterwinner ... served as team captain during senior campaign ... earned additional varsity letter in track and field ... began high school career at Mountain Ridge High in Glendale, Ariz. ... played for head coach Steve Belles at Mountain Ridge ... family moved to Texas following sophomore year ... split time between defensive back and wide receiver at Mountain Ridge ... also lettered on hardwood.
Personal: Born Jan. 17, 1988 ... given name is Donovan Andreaz Travis ... parents' names are Darin and Dixie Travis ... father, Darin, served in U.S. Air Force ... self-proclaimed "military brat" ... spent time in Arizona, California, Ohio, Florida and Texas growing up ... family now resides in Toronto, Canada ... majoring in Systems Management.








