A veteran now with nine career starts and 21 games played... will contend to be full-time starter at nickelback... talented player.

SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2023

Saw little action early in the season, but came on strong to start three of the final four games at nickelback... had a total of 29 tackles, two for losses and two pass breakups... ranked seventh on the team in tackles... made a career-high 10 tackles to lead the team in a win over Northern Colorado (11/18)... made seven tackles with one for loss in the Dam Cup win over Eastern Washington (10/28)... had six tackles and two pass breakups against third-ranked Montana (11/11).

FRESHMAN SEASON • 2022

Played in 10 games as a true freshman... started six games through the middle of the season at boundary cornerback... filled in for injured All-American Anthony Adams and saw significant playing time... had a 28 tackles and two pass breakups... made a season-high seven tackles in the win over Northern Arizona (10/1).

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered four times in football and one time in basketball at Lincoln High School… made 35 tackles with three interceptions in nine games as a senior… also caught six passes for 137 yards and four touchdowns.. named first team All-Conference… has competed in AAU travel basketball and 7-on-7 Elite travel football.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Tina Smith and Andy Vasquez… has one brother, Jaycell, and three sisters, Ashley, Staci and Shyann… majoring in Communication Studies.