Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Appeared in all 10 games, starting two.
Recorded 14 tackles, including one for loss.
Accumulated five tackles and one for loss at Redlands.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in seven games.
Recorded four tackles and one pass breakup.
 
FRESHMAN
Appeared in one game as a freshman in 2017.
 
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Named first-team all-High-Country Conference as a defensive back as a senior in 2016.
Selected to the 5A District 5-6 all-Conference first-team at defensive back.
Named Bees team captain in football as a senior.
Voted to the Post Register all-area team in 2016.
Earned second-team all-High-Country Conference as a defensive back as a junior in 2015.
Bonneville team defensive MVP in 2015.
Lettered eight times in football, basketball and track & field for the Bees.
Recorded five career interceptions.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in finance and economics.
Son of Joe and Angie Tamayo.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because of the education they have to offer. Also, the people and the friendly environment is what brought me here. Lastly, the coaches were a big influence that brought me here because of the tradition the football program has and the brotherhood they have.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? A student-athlete to me is a person who is able to balance out school and athletics. Also, a person who is representing the school.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING STUDENT-ATHLETE? I am unique as a student-athlete because I am able to be flexible with my schedule and maintain good grades.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career focus is to pursue a position to become a financial advisor and become a certified financial planner. Linfield is helping me achieve this with opportunities with internships and the education they provide.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU HAVE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I've taken at Linfield was Investments because it is a class that I could apply to my daily life.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME… Hanging out with friends. Having a social life is important because they are able to build some connections.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…Team, Excellence, Attitude and Class.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD ATHLETIC CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my athletic career is going out every Saturday and getting the opportunity to play the best game in the world.