Johnny Balderas Season 2017

2020:

• Played in a pair of contests, but did not record any game-related statistics.

2019:

• Played in seven contests as a reserve cornerback and special teams player
• Did not have any game-related statistics.

2018:

• Saw action in the Oregon (9/15) and Hawai'i (9/29) games
• No game-related statistics.

2017: Completed a redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: An all-purpose player on offense, defense and as a return specialist for Liberty High (Coach Bryan Nixon) in Bakersfield, Calif. ... The 2016 Bakersfield Californian "Player of the Year"... Excelled as a defensive back... Intercepted 10 passes, credited with 22 pass break-ups, 7.0 tackles and 5.0 tackles for loss in 25 games... Caught 51 passes for 955 yards and 11 TDs in two seasons... Had three kickoff returns for touchdowns as a senior... Averaged 39.1 yards per kickoff return on 22 attempts... Two-time BakersfieldNow.com Special Teams Player of the Year... Two-sport letterwinner was a sprinter and long jumper on the track and field team as a junior... Began his high school career at Shafter High... Was a quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back during his freshman and sophomore seasons.

MORE ON JOHNNY: A communication studies major... Enjoys sketching and watching movies... "When The Game Stands Tall," "Fast & Furious," and "Django Unchained" are three of his favorites... He is a native of Bakersfield, Calif.