Furman: Emerged from spring practice as the projected starter at left cornerback following the graduation of All-Southern Conference performer T.J. Wilson...fine athlete with outstanding speed...ran the 110 meter hurdles for Furman's track team in the spring, helping the Paladins to a fifth place finish in the 2004 SoCon Championships. 2004 -- Logged action in all 13 games working as both a backup cornerback and member of special teams...notched 13 tackles, a pass deflection, and a blocked punt...had a career high seven tackles in Furman's 51-31 Southern Conference title clinching win over Chattanooga...had three stops against Western Carolina (31-10 win)...credited with a pass deflection against The Citadel (33-14 win)...blocked a punt against Gardner-Webb (38-6 win) to set up the first score of the game. 2003 -- Appeared in all 11 games, primarily on special teams but also as a reserve cornerback...was credited with three tackles, all of which came in victories: Elon (24-7 win), Gardner-Webb (45-0 win), and Western Carolina (19-13 win). 2002 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility. High School: 2002 graduate of Oconee County High School...football coach was Jeff Arnette...started at cornerback on a pair of region 8-AAAA championship teams..helped pace Oconee County to 11-1 record and into the state playoffs in 2001 with 39 tackles, three interceptions, and 15 pass deflections...returned one interception for a touchdown...two-time All-Northeast Georgia selection...notched 36 tackles, two interceptions, and 17 pass deflections in 2000 after helping Oconee County to a 9-4 record and state playoff appearance...high school teammate of Paladin junior tight end Brad Bell...also competed in track & field. Personal: Full name is Tristian Geirin Owusu-Yaw...son of Joe and Inza Owusu-Yaw...born December 12, 1983, in Gainesville, Florida...philosophy major.