2008: Played in 10 games as a rookie ... returned first career punt 24 yards for a touchdown against Jacksonville ... had a season-high seven tackles, including six solos, at Dayton ... registered a tackle for loss against Jacksonville ... recovered fumbles at San Diego and at Campbell ... team’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game.

2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Morehead State and Jacksonville games.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Bengals ... a two-time All-City League selection ... twice named Bengal of the Year on the team ... team’s Most Valuable Player ... also lettered in track and field, bowling, basketball, and swimming.

Personal: JaVon is the son of Kevin and Angela Welch ... major is sociology ... born June 13, 1989.