33  Giovanni Guerra Class: Senior Hometown: West Covina, Calif. High School: South Hills Last College: College of the Desert Height / Weight: 6-0 / 215 Position: LB Experience: 0L

2008 (JUNIOR): Saw limited action, but did not have any statistics.

PRIOR TO UTEP: Three-year letterwinner for coach Steve Bogan at South Hills High School (West Covina, Calif.) ... squad won three straight league titles and a pair of CIF District Championships ... recorded 185 career tackles, 17 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and three interceptions in his decorated career.

PERSONAL: Mother's name is Carmen Guerra ... has two brothers ... full name is Giovanni Gabriel Guerra ... nickname is "Gio" ... born 2/28/87 (Glendale, Calif.) ... Multidisciplinary Studies major.