FIU Athletics

FIU Notes: Redshirt freshman who is expected to play a back-up role at an offensive tackle spot and work on special teams...managed to bulk-up 15 points since arriving on the FIU campus last fall.

2000 (Peddie Prep): Helped the Falcons to the Maple League finals and was named as a Player of the Week.

High School: Second-team all-county 2A performer who was part of the Patriots district champion and regional finalist...team co-captain as a senior...strong-side tackle, center and long snapper...Florida Christian running backs rushed for more than 5,200 yards during the three seasons that he was a member of the starting offensive line...recipient of the 110% Award and Patriot Award for football prowess...also competed with the FCS track team where he threw the discus and shot put as well as with the basketball and baseball teams...voted Most Improved in basketball...coached in football by Chris Rivera.

Personal: Born 6/17/82...full name Lazaro Leon...chose FIU over interest shown by Monmouth, Mt. Union, Columbia, St. Peter’s and Lafayette...son of Lazaro and Marta Leon...International Business major.