Career Summary
Travis Bright came to BYU as an all-state selection from Highland High School in Arizona. A three-time letterman, Bright started in 36 of 38 career games. He was a vital part of an offensive line that helped BYU to a No. 4 nationally ranked total offense in 2006 and a No. 14 ranking in passing offense in 2007. Graded out as one of the Cougar's top offensive lineman, Bright contributed to a unit that averaged only 1.54 sacks per game in 2008. Bright received all-academic and all-conference honors for his top performances both on the field and in the classroom. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
Signed a free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys in 2009
Personal
Born in Orlando, Fla. ... parents are Bonnie and the late Glenn Bright ... an Eagle Scout ... served a Church mission to Detroit, Mich. (2002-2004) ... married to Alison Ashby ... the couple has one son, Bode Glenn Bright who was born in March, 2008 ... majoring in construction management ... recruited by Arizona, Colorado State, Utah, Nebraska, California, Arizona State and Oregon.
Player Chat: September 30, 2008
Player Journal Entry: November 19, 2008
Before BYU
A three-year letterwinner at Highland HS in Gilbert, Ariz. ... earned honorable-mention honors as a junior ... an all-state selection as a senior ... earned Arizona Dairy Association All-America honors.