Should be a top candidate to start on the offensive line... has played at a high level with experience from the Pac-12... great size and mobility lends itself to the tackle position. 

JUNIOR SEASON • 2021

Saw action in all 11 games, starting the first four of the season at left tackle. 

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Spent two seasons at California, playing in 12 games and making two starts.

Competed at Clayton Valley Charter High School and was a two-year starter on the offensive line... earned first-team All-Diablo Valley Athletic League Foothill Division honors as a senior... his team won the DVAL Foothill Division and reached the first round of the CIF Open Division state playoffs... also won the DVAL Foothill Division with a perfect 5-0 conference record as a junior... a top 100 rated offensive lineman and three-star recruit.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Josh and Krista Mello... has one sister, Maddy... majoring in Economics.