Career Highs:
Tackles: 9 (vs Southern Connecticut State University 10/3/15)
Solo Tackles: 4 (at American International College 11/16/13)
Tackle Assists: 9 (vs Southern State University 10/3/15)
Sacks: 2.5 (vs Bentley University 9/28/13
2016 Season
2015: Played ten games. Totaled 30 tackles, including five solo, with 2.0 tackles for a loss of eight yards and 1.0 sacks for a loss of six.
2014: Played all 11 games. Totaled 29 tackles, including ten solo, with 0.5 sacks for a loss of two yards.
2013: Appeared in eight games at defensive tackle. Totaled 18 tackles, with 12 solo tackles and six tackle assists, including 2.5 sacks for a loss of 12 yards and a fumble recovery. Posted 13 tackles against the run and two against the run. Played six NE-10 games and recorded 13 stops (eight solo), including 2.5 sacks for a loss of 12 yards and a fumble recovery. Had seven tackles (four solo), including 2.5 sacks for a loss of 12, in four September games. Chipped in seven stops (five solo) in three November games. Registered eight tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks for a loss of 12, in three games played at home. Picked up ten stops (six solo) and a fumble recovery in five games played on the road. Made his collegiate debut in season-opener at #18 Bloomsburg (9/7) and chipped in a tackle assist. Posted a season-high five tackles (three solo), including a season-high 2.5 sacks for a loss of 12 yards, in win over Bentley (9/28). Had two solo stops against American International (10/5). Chipped in two tackles (one solo) and his first career fumble recovery in win at Southern Connecticut State (10/12). Contributed three stops (one solo) in win at Merrimack (11/9). Registered a season-high four solo tackles in NE-10 Championship at American International (11/16).
High School: 2013 graduate of Duxbury High School. Four year letterwinner for coach Dave Maimaron. Helped lead the Dragons to a combined 42-1 record over his four years. Earned Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic honors as a senior and participated in Massachusetts Shriner's All-Star Game. Named team's Defensive Lineman of the Year as a junior. Also lettered in track & field.
Personal: Born December 8, 1994, in Massachusetts. Son of Richard and Paula Araiza of Duxbury, Mass. Has a brother, Jason Araiza (18). Majoring in criminology. Supports the New England Patriots. Lists Vince Wilfork as a favorite athlete.
