 High School: Played running back, wide receiver, defensive back, and returned kicks and punts at Whittier Tech for head coach Kevin Bradley...led team to three-year record of 30-6...team went 12-1, won conference and district titles, and advanced to state championship game in 2006...led 2005 team to 11-1 record and state title...earned all-conference honors twice and was named all-scholastic by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald...named team’s Most Versatile Player...rushed for 1,950 yards and 37 touchdowns and intercepted 23 passes for his career...ran for 800 yards and 17 touchdowns and intercepted 10 passes as a senior...ran for 750 yards and 15 touchdowns and intercepted eight passes as a junior...ran for 400 yards and five touchdowns and intercepted five passes as a sophomore...also played basketball and ran track...holds school track and field records in the 100 meters, 4 x 100 meter relay, long jump, and triple jump.
At Delaware: Second-year member of the squad as a defensive back...looks to be back at full strength after missing all of spring drills due to having shoulder surgery...talented player who will add solid depth to a deep and talented defensive secondary that returns all four starters.
2007 Season: Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility...team posted an 11-4 record and a berth in the FCS national title game for head coach K.C. Keeler...one of three defensive backs in Delaware’s 2007 recruiting class.
Personal: Jason Alexander “Jay” Pena (“pain-yuh”)...born May 5, 1988 in Methuen, Mass...son of Ida Velez...has a younger brother...business management major at Delaware...enjoys playing video games and coaching youth football and basketball teams in his spare time. |
