Pronunciation: de-VON

Major: Communication (2010), Textiles and Clothing (2009), Undeclared (2007-08)

Weight: 200 (2010), 193 (2008-09), 190 (2007)

2010 Media Guide: Skilled all-around athlete who has made great strides in the Ohio State secondary … very comfortable in his role … ready to increase his contribution making a bid for the starter’s role at right corner.

2009: Rgistered 35 tackles for the season … a starter in three games for the Rose Bowl champions … eight tackles and a sack vs. USC … made first start vs. Toledo … three tackles in the win over Illinois … forced an Indiana fumble … five tackles in the Wisconsin win … interception at Purdue … three tackles in Minnesota win … 19-yard interception, seven tackles and forced a Michigan fumble in that road victory … defensive player of week: USC … Top Ten Tenacious twice … second-year letterwinner.

2009 Media Guide: Skilled all-around athlete who is making great strides in the Ohio State secondary … could play either corner position … is much more comfortable in the overall picture … ready to increase his contribution.

2008: got his first opportunity at cornerback … 10 tackles for the year … forced a Michigan State fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Jermale Hines … pair of tackles at Illinois … first-year letterman.

2008 Media Guide: Talented all-around athlete who is making great strides in the Ohio State offense … saw action last year as a true freshman … is much more comfortable in the overall picture … ready to increase his contribution.

2007: Joined the Ohio State lineup as a true freshman for the Big Ten champions … saw limited action at receiver and also on special teams.

High School: Rated as the No. 12 defensive back prospect in the nation and the No. 4 overall recruit in Ohio … runs a 4.4 40-yard dash … scored 48 touchdowns and amassed more than 3,000 all-purpose yards during his prep career … recorded 99 tackles on defense and rushed for 639 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense as a junior … first-team all-conference as a sophomore, junior and senior … received All-Ohio honors as a junior … spent time at running back, wide receiver and safety in high school … has a 36-inch vertical jump … is known for being a sure-tackler … lists Ohio State as his dream school … committed to Ohio State in Sept. 2006.

Personal: Born May 8, 1989 … son of Joe Waters and Wanda Perrin … has four siblings … would like to someday be a movie producer … favorite actress is Jessica Alba … most interesting American from history is Martin Luther King Jr.