39 Rene Siluano
Class: Senior Hometown: Oceanside, Calif. High School: Oceanside High Height / Weight: 5-10 / 180 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 05/15/1992 Experience: 3L

Speedy defender who pursues the ball well ... Is slated to start at one of the warrior positions after a strong spring ... Was a 2010 MW all-academic team honoree ... One of six current Aztec players to graduate from Oceanside High.

2011: Played in all 13 games in a reserve role ... Had 36 tackles, including 23 solo stops ... Added an interception, three pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... Two tackles with his first career stop for a loss in the opener with Cal Poly ... Posted a career-high eight stops, including six solos, in the road win at Army ... Recovered his first career fumble and added three tackles against Washington State ... Reserve at Michigan, assisting on three tackles ... Credited with one tackle in the loss to TCU ... Had five tackles, his first career interception and PBU at Air Force ... One stop vs. Wyoming ... Played against New Mexico, but did not record a stat ... Made two stops at Colorado State ... Forced his first career fumble and had three tackles against Boise State ... Made a tackle at UNLV ... Had four stops vs. Fresno State ... Made three tackles in the New Orleans Bowl.

2010: One of four true freshmen to earn a letter ... Played in 12 of 13 outings, primarly on special teams, but also on defense ... Did not play vs. Utah ... Recorded eight total tackles ... Had one solo effort in his first collegiate game against Nicholls ... Also came up with single stops vs. New Mexico St., Utah St., Wyoming and Navy ... Career high three tackles at BYU.

High School: A three-time all-league pick and two-time all-CIF selection at Oceanside High under head coach John Carroll ... Four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain who was named an all-state honoree after his senior season ... Has experience playing on both sides of the ball ... Helped Oceanside to a league title his final three years ... As a junior on offense, he gained 785 rushing yards and scored 10 touchdowns, while catching 19 balls for 251 yards and two TDs ... Also wrestled and played volleyball and basketball for the Pirates.

Personal: Born May 15, 1992, in Oceanside, Calif. ... Son of Sue Siluano and Cesar Diaz ... Full name is Rene Adam Siluano Garcia ... Major is criminal justice.

SILUANO'S CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs: Tackles: 3 at BYU (10/9/10).