As a Fifth-Year (2022): Appeared in two games in 2022. Ran the ball five times for 21 yards (4.2/carry). Ran the ball twice for eight yards at McDaniel on 9/3. Carried it three times for 13 yards on 10/1 at MIT.
As a Senior (2021): Did not compete during the 2021 season
As a Junior (2020): The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a Sophomore (2019): Appeared in six games for the Cardinals. Ran the ball 84 times for 380 yards (4.5/rush) and three touchdowns. Caught 24 passes for 107 yards (4.5/catch). Ran the ball 15 times for 106 yards and his first career touchdown vs. Kenyon on 9/7, adding in four receptions for 19 yards. Ran the ball 18 times for 92 yards and a score at Methodist on 9/21. Scored a rushing touchdown against MIT on 9/28. Rushed the ball 30 times for 143 yards and caught 11 passes for 74 yards at Coast Guard on 10/5.
As a Freshman (2018): Wore number 29 - appeared in seven games for the Cardinals. Ran the ball 57 times for 236 yards (4.1/rush). Caught 19 passes for 103 yards (5.4/catch). Made his collegiate debut with six rushes for 26 yards and six receptions for 40 yards vs. Coast Guard on 9/29. Rushed eight times for 72 yards at WPI on 10/6. Totaled 15 touches for 63 yards at Norwich on 10/27. Finished the year with 79 yards on 18 touches vs. Maine Maritime on 11/10.
Before Catholic: Competed for the football and track and field team at Riverbend High School ... earned all-region running back ... had the most rushing yards in a season for the Bears ... interviewed by Freelance Star for outstanding football performance.
Personal: Majoring in marketing and sales ... has seven siblings, Tony, Kevin, Irick, Robert, Giselle, Alex, and Christine ... son of Ada and Robert Melara.
