High School
Prepped at Turlock High School (Calif.) … started all four years … served as team captain for two years … earned first team all-area and first team all-league as a defensive back … helped the Bulldogs to three league titles … also competed in track and field … earned scholar-athlete honors.

Personal
Born in Turlock, Calif., on February 17, 2002 … son of Jorge and Elsa Cruz … has two sisters, Vivianne and Danika, and brother Fabian … enjoys working out and fishing.