Sacramento State

2010 Season: Appeared in eight games as a short-yardage running back and on special teams…carried the ball six times for 11 yards…both of his receptions were for touchdowns…caught a 1-yard pass against Northern Colorado and had a 4-yard TD grab at Idaho State.

Prior to Sacramento State: Played two seasons at Sacramento City JC under former Hornet Dannie Walker…named honorable mention all-Mid-Empire League as a sophomore…helped lead the Panthers to the Laney Eagle Bowl title…rushed for a team-leading 483 yards on 85 attempts…also caught seven passes for 54 yards…best game came against Sierra where he amassed 131 yards…saw limited action as a freshman where he recorded 25 yards on nine attempts.

High School: A 2007 graduate of Mooseheart School in Mooseheart, Ill…competed in football, basketball and track…rushed for 1,900 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior to earn all-area and all-conference honors…was also all-conference as a running back during his junior season after he rushed for 23 touchdowns…a second team all-conference linebacker as a sophomore…in track, he advanced to the Illinois state meet in the long jump and the 4x100 relay.

Personal: Born 1-6-89…majoring in economics…parents are Jose Tezanos-Pinto and Gail Akana.