University of South Alabama Athletics

As A Junior (2014): Redshirted after joining the program for the start of preseason camp.

Junior College Highlights (2012-13): Played at Nassau (N.Y.) CC for two seasons ... Helped the Lions to a 9-2 overall record his sophomore year, as NCC would end the campaign ranked 15th in the final National Junior College Athletic Association poll ... Part of an offense that ranked in the top __ in the country in rushing (9th — 236.1 ypg), total offense (12th — 436.5 ypg) and scoring (13th — 35.8 ppg) ... Team went and 9-2 and was 11th in the final NJCAA rankings after participating in the El Toro Bowl when he was a freshman ... Helped the NCC offense average 248 yards per contest on the ground and 40.5 points per outing, which ranked sixth and 11, respectively, in the country.

High School Highlights: A four-year letterwinner at Hollywood Hills HS ... Helped the Spartans advance to the state 4A playoffs in each of his last two seasons, including helping HHHS to a 45-0 victory in the opening round as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Jared Maldonado ... Born Aug. 24, 1993, in Davie, Fla. ... Son of Wilfedo Maldonado and Leslie Carrero ... Is the youngest of four children, and the only boy among his siblings ... Favorite movie is “Step Brothers” ... Favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite athlete is Ray Lewis ... Likes Spanish food ... Also recruited out of junior college by Troy, Florida Atlantic, Ball State and Kent State ... A business administration major.