University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics

2014 (Freshman): Redshirted initial season in the Maroon and Gold...Will have four years to play four beginning in 2015.

High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for West Hills H.S…Had 40 total tackles as a senior, with 30 solo tackles and 10 assisted tackles…Notched one sack and three interceptions from his defensive back position as a senior…As a junior, tallied two tackles…Offensively, rushes 26 times for 132 yards as a senior and had 17 catches for 189 yard and four touchdowns…As a junior, rushed 56 times for 252 yards and six touchdowns and had 18 catches for 137 yards…Tallied two picks in a win over Central H.S…Named Rookie of the Year for varsity as a sophomore…Named All-Academic Team four-times…Earned First Team All-League and First Team All-East County…An Honor Roll Student…Selected to play in the All West All Star Classic for Team California…Selected to play in the Texas vs. the World All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas Feb. 23, 2014…Won the Iron Wolf Award from team, presented to the best two-way player…A three-year varsity starter…Served as team captain…Also ran track.

Personal: Full name is Alejandro Maraya-Herrada…Son of Hondo Herrada and JoAnne Herrada…Born Feb. 19, 1996…Majoring in health science...Nickname is "Peanut".