Jaden Carrillo

Appeared in 12 games this season, missing one with injury … had nine tackles on the year … had a heads-up play for a punt return for a touchdown at Oregon State, returning a muffed punt play 42 yards for the score (Sept. 6) … it was Fresno State's only special teams touchdown of the season. Appeared in six games this season … had one tackle at UCLA (Nov. 30) and one tackle vs NIU in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 23) … was a special teams contributor, seeing his most action in the UCLA game ... Academic All-MW. Did not participate … redshirted. Attended Clovis High School … played football, baseball and ran track for the Cougars … was an all-conference and all-valley athlete … was the Male Athlete of the Year at Clovis High … played as a cornerback and wide receiver in high school … in his senior season of football, he totaled 887 yards receiving and nine touchdowns … as a baseball player, he holds the all-time stolen bases record … was an honor roll student … volunteers time with the homeless in downtown Fresno. From Clovis, Calif. … son of Matt and Celica Carrillo … favorite athlete is Jalen Ramsey … has recruiting interest from Western Colorado and UC Davis … chose to attend Fresno State because he grew up coming to the games. He could tell the program was like a true family. The coaching staff is great, and there is nothing better than representing the Valley by playing for your hometown school ... majoring in Exercise Science.