2016-17: Ran in five of seven races in his rookie campaign, finishing in the Top 20 once ... 20th-place finish at the Coastal Carolina Invitational (Sept. 9) in 21:42.65 was his best finish of the season.

High School: Attended Spring Valley High School where he ran track and cross country for the Vikings ... Three-time letterman for the cross country team and was a member of the 4A track and field state championship team ... Four-time member of the A/B honor roll and a two-time member of the "All A" honor roll.

Personal: Son of Tanya and Jerry Maldonado ... He has one sibling Jarrod who attends the University of Alabama.