Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2016: Played in 10 of IUP's 12 games as a reserve offensive lineman ... Listed on two-deep behind All-American Ethan Cooper at right tackle ... Helped IUP rushing attack that ranked fourth in rushing in Division II in 2016, averaging 279.8 yards per game ... IUP also ranked third in Division II with 48 rushing touchdowns ... 48 rushing touchdowns set a new single season program record ... The Crimson Hawks rushed for over 300 yards in five games, including a season high 411 yard against Clarion ... The IUP offense also set program records with 555 total points, and averages of 489.6 yards of total offense and 46.2 points per game.

2015: Saw first significant playing time in his second year of action, starting six of his nine games played … Opened the season as IUP’s starting left tackle, making four straight starts before getting sidelined with an injury … Returned to the lineup with starts at right tackle against Gannon and Cheyney, filling in for injured Jorge Vicioso … Helped IUP break the program single season record by averaging 293.6 rushing yards per game … That number easily led the PSAC and ranked fifth in Division II … IUP’s 40 rushing touchdown in 12 games ranked eighth in the country … IUP ran for at least 250 yards nine times in 12 games, including six games of 300-plus yards … The Crimson Hawks rushed for a season-high 388 yards against California, tied for sixth most in program history … IUP gave up just 11 sacks in 12 games, which ranked 13th in Division II.

2014: Played in two games...Saw first career playing time against Kutztown (9/13).

2013: Redshirted.

Personal Profile: Son of Paul and Maria Diaz...Pre-game ritual: Just music and me; no talking...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Wrestling or baseball...Favorite room in your house: Kitchen...Cats or dogs: Dogs...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team woudl you choose and why: Miami Hurricanes because they are in my hometown and my favorite team...When did you first start playing football: Freshman year of high school...Why IUP: Program felt best suited to developing my skills as a player...Favorite fast food restaurant: Taco Bell...How do you spend your days off from football: Training...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Fruit Punch (Red)...What's the best advice you were ever given: Don't let anyone talk you away from your dream...Favorite pro-athlete: Rob Gronkowski...Favorite pro sports team: Miami Dolphins...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: On my family.