A fixture on the defensive line after one season... a solid run stopper... tough and reliable player... should have an All-Conference caliber season.

JUNIOR SEASON • 2013
One of three defensive players to start all 12 games... earned honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference... made 22 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a pass breakup... had a season-high four tackles, two for losses, in the win at UC Davis (9/21)... transferred to PSU from Oregon State for spring football in 2013.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Transferred to Portland State in time for spring football... a walk-on at Oregon State who played two seasons... was a redshirt in 2010, played in six games in 2011, then 10 games in 2012... played over 300 snaps his sophomore season.

A three-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines at Central Catholic... was a first-team All-Mt. Hood Conference selection on defense, and second team on offense... played in the Les Schwab Bowl all-star game.... had 18 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and was named his team’s defensive MVP as a senior.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jeff and Mary Lopez... born January 30, 1992... majoring in Exercise and Sport Science.