St. John Bosco HS: Named his school’s Athlete of the Year his senior season… Was voted 2^nd Team All-Trinity League and his team’s Defensive Player of the Year after recording 65 tackles with three interceptions… In his junior season, he was an All-Serra League Honorable Mention choice and was voted his team’s Defensive Player of the Year… Earned the Coaches Award as a freshman and sophomore… Also spent three years on the basketball team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 12 tackles and an interception against Corona Santiago High… Also carried the ball six times for 54 yards in the game… Would like to transfer to San Diego State University… Is related to Ralph Nelson, who played for the Washington Redskins… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Nicknamed “Wayne”… Has three siblings – Duana (24), Denezia (13) and Dujuan (4)… Is the son of Duane Bowen and Zatanda West… Born on June 13, 1989…..