Jared Rodriguez Class: Freshman Hometown: Baytown, Texas High School: Sterling HS Height: 5-11 Position: Distance Experience: HS

2006-07: Competed in the 800 meter run and the mile during the indoor season ... Ran to a 17th place finish in the 800 at the Southland Conference indoor championship in a time of 2:01.43 ... Did not run during the outdoor season.

High School: Attended Ross S. Sterling... Competed for Coach Albert Johnson with a personal record of 1:59 in the 800m, and 4:36 in the 1600m, and 16:13 in the 5k... Cross country MVP. 2005 and 2006 and team captain... 2 year regional qualifier ... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in Chemical Engineering ... Born November 20, 1987 in Houston, TX... Son of Joseph and Lucy Rodriquez ... Enjoys playing video games, ping pong, and going camping.