University of California Athletics

Promising defensive back who is coming off a redshirt year in 2004 when he sat out the season due to a groin injury ... has played a key role on special teams during his career and should figure more into the playing rotation this fall ... after concentrating on cornerback his first couple of years, has made the switch to safety ... 2004 ... redshirted ... 2003 ... played in 11 games, posting one tackle against Arizona ... performed well on special teams ... underwent surgery for a broken thumb Nov. 11, but did not miss any games ... 2002 ... played in all 12 regular season games ... bagged three tackles on the campaign ... highlight play of his early Cal career came Nov. 9 against Arizona State at Tempe, when he returned a blocked punt 18 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to give the Bears a 28-17 lead en route to a 55-38 upset over the Sun Devils.

High School/Personal: Rushed for 1,350 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 9.7 yards per attempt as senior at Venice High ... logged 4.50 time in 40-yard dash and posted 32-inch vertical jump at Nike Camp ... first name pronounced WALL-ay ... mother is Sara McKenzie ... born March 21, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA ... African American studies major.

FORRESTER'S CAREER STATISTICS

Wale Forrester Class: Junior Hometown: Los Angeles, CA High School: Venice Height / Weight: 5-10 / 200 Position: SAF Birthdate: 03/21/1984 Experience: 2V