Jovan Stevenson Class: Senior Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. High School: Sunnyside Height / Weight: 5-11 / 189 Position: CB Birthdate: 10/12/1989 Experience: 2V

Meet Jovan Stevenson

Jovan is featured in the Arizona Daily Star (8-1-2009)

2012: Jovan (pronounced JOE-von) has established himself as a reliable running back in all phases of the game ... speedy and quick with good feet ... a good receiver ... will be in the mix for playing time at running back again this season. 2011: Played in nine games, starting two - Arizona State and BYU ... had a career day rushing with 17 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown in a win over Arizona ... scored three fourth quarter touchdowns in a win over Washington ... turned a blown coverage into a 58-yard touchdown reception in the Civil War at Oregon ... tied for the team lead with five touchdown rushes ... sprained his left knee against BYU and missed the next three games (Washington State, Utah and Stanford). 2010: Jovan suffered a shoulder injury in August that forced him to have surgery - redshirted. 2009: Primary backup for most of the season as Ryan McCants was returning from injury ... played in 11 games, rushing for 137 yards ... scored his first career touchdown against Washington State ... one of eight true freshman to play ... participated in his first spring practice after enrolling at OSU during winter term of 2009.

SUNNYSIDE: Played running back, defensive back and wide receiver during his career ... two-time all-state, including first team All-Southern Arizona in 2007 ... rushed for 1,470 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, 1,863 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior ... part of the 2006 state champion 4x100 relay team.

PERSONAL: Born October 12, 1989 in Tucson, Arizona ... son of Karleen Stevenson ... has two siblings ... has a son ... majoring in sociology.