Travis Greenawalt recently won the VYPE Houston Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Greenawalt for the 411 on the star from La Porte.

VYPE: Who has been your biggest influence in your sporting life? And Why?

Greenawalt: My little league football coach, Colin Rae. He pushed me to be the athlete I am today. He accepted nothing less than excellence. Our four year record was 45-5.

VYPE: Go-to pregame meal? Routine?

Greenawalt: Strawberry and banana smoothies. Our team eats together before every game. Our moms take turns cooking meals for us.

VYPE: Off the field, what is your favorite thing to do?

Greenawalt: Working on my Dodge Challenger.

VYPE: What has been your greatest high school memory so far?

Greenawalt: I made Freshman B team my first year of high school. I worked hard to earn a spot on Varsity my sophomore year. It was a great feeling to see my grind pay off.