2025: Talented transfer athlete who joined the Auburn linebacking corps in January

Before Auburn: Outstanding baseball pitcher and outfielder at Osceola High … helped the Kowboys win the Orange Belt Conference title in 2022

Personal: Birthday is September 17 … son of Miguel and Linnette Melendez … has three siblings: Elijah, Isabel and Layla … brother Elijah is also an Auburn linebacker … studying in the College of Engineering