39  Rene Siluano Class: Junior Hometown: Oceanside, Calif. High School: Oceanside High Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 05/15/1992 Experience: 2L

Speedy defender who pursues the ball well ... Earned the back-up spot on the post-spring two-deep at the Aztec position ... Was a 2010 MWC all-academic team honoree ... One of six current Aztec players to graduate from Oceanside High.

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 ... Also considered Utah, Wyoming, Fresno State and Cal Poly during the recruiting process ... Major is criminal justice.

SILUANO'S CAREER STATISTICS

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