At Belen Jesuit Prep — lettered three years in football and two years in track ... led team in rushing as a sophomore with 700 yards and eight touchdowns ... recorded 228 tackles as a linebacker over his final two seasons ... led team in tackles both seasons ... helped football team to 2005 district title ... won 2004 district title in 400 meters (50 seconds) and helped 4x400 relay team to sixth place in 2003 state competition ... class valedictorian ... named Miami Dade top male scholar athlete and earned school scholar athlete award.

Personal — born Dec. 24, 1987 ... son of Fernando and Marianela Aran ... father is a lawyer, mother runs a Burger King franchise ... has a younger brother Roberto and a younger sister Jackie ... interested in medicine ... enjoys wakeboarding and spearfishing ... a Spanish and Portuguese major.