4   Jarvis Smith Class: Sophomore Hometown: Aldine, Texas High School: Nimitz Height / Weight: 5-9 / 170 Position: Defensive Back

In 2000: Was a receiver and played in just four games while waiting his chance to break into the lineup … Failed to catch a pass.

In 1999: Redshirted the season and played as part of the scout team … Winner of the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year … Shared the honor, which is selected by coaches, with Nate Hybl.

In high school: An unanimous first-team All-District 5A-21 … Also named to the All-Greater Houston first team … Recorded 32 catches and 15 touchdowns during his final season … Also caught 19 passes as a junior … Averaged almost 20 yards a catch that season … Rated as the 57th best player in the Southwest by SuperPrep Magazine … Coached by Burnis Simon.

The wrapup: Moved over to defensive back toward the end of the 2000 season and sharpened his skills during the spring … Named the winner of the first Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year … Shared the honor that is selected by coaches with Nate Hybl … Played high school football with OU teammate Quentin Griffin … Born: June 13, 1981 … Parents: Ben and Patricia Smith … Major: university studies.