2017: Appeared in 10 games at linebacker, starting all of them. ... Finished second on the team with 55 tackles. ... Also contributed two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, one sack, and three-and-a-half tackles for loss. ... Scored first collegiate touchdown on a fumble return vs. Stetson, Sept. 9. ... Registered season-high 12 tackles vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 23. ... Finished with eight tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack at Georgetown, Sept. 16.
2016:Â Appeared in all 11 games as a linebacker and had 70 tackles. He had a season-high 12 tackles at Jacksonville. He also had one sack for a 10 yard loss vs Davidson.
2015: PFL Academic Honor Roll. Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. ... Finished with 33 tackles (nine solo) and one pass break-up. ... Had career-high five tackles vs. Butler, Oct. 31.Â
2014: Appeared in five games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. … Had one tackle, a solo stop for loss against Davidson, Nov. 15.
2013: Injured, did not appear in any games.
Prior to Marist: Played football and boys weight lifting at University High. ... 2012 8A District 3 Champions. ... Was named 2009 and 2012 Defensive MVP, 2012 Cougar Award winner.
General: Born June 12, 1994. ... The son of Ruben Avalos Jr. and Priscilla Rivas. ... Enjoys working out and listening to music.
