Travis had a solid freshman season, and continued to develop during the '09 Spring workouts...heads into his sophomore season listed at the top of the depth chart at the Rock position in the defensive line...has a very good career ahead of him...brings a combination of skills and athleticism...continued gain in his size and strength will help him to continue steady improvement...has the aggressive ability to be a great pass rusher...figures to be an important part of Tech's plans along the defensive front.

AT TECH -- (In 2008): Played in all 12 games as a true freshman and proved to be an active defender...finished his first season with 14 total tackles and also blocked a kick...also broke up a couple passes...had 2.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 quarterback sacks...made career-high three assisted tackles against Jacksonville State...had two quarterback hurries at Austin Peay...blocked a PAT attempt at Louisville.

HIGH SCHOOL: Travis came to the Golden Eagles out of Wilson Central High School...earned first-team all-region and first-team All-Midstate honors playing a dual role as a receiver and defensive end...on offense, he had 12 catches and one touchdown...on defense, he compiled 38 total tackles, five tackles-for-loss, one sack, four QB hurries, one interception and recovered two fumbles.

PERSONAL: The son of Jimmy and Kristi Adkins...birthdate is February 19, 1990..full name is Travis Andrew Adkins...enrolled in general curriculum.