Melvin Taveras

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-11
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lynn, Mass.
High School:
English H.S.
Major:
Interdisciplinary Studies

Melvin enjoyed a solid first season in a Jackrabbit uniform and will contend for a starting safety spot in 2014

2013
Saw action in all 14 games, starting six at free safety ... opened season by notching three solo tackles in win over Butler (Ind.) ... registered five tackles, including one for loss of five yards, at Nebraska ... notched two solo tackles and broke up a pass in Hobo Day game against Southern Illinois ... credited with three solo stops in cracking starting lineup for first time, at Western Illinois ... recorded career-high seven tackles in road win at South Dakota ... started Football Championship Subdivision playoff game at Northern Arizona ... 27 of 34 tackles were solo stops

BEFORE SDSU
Played first two collegiate seasons at Ventura College in California ... earned first-team all-Region IV honors from the California Community College Football Coaches Association after ranking second on the team in both tackles (59) and interceptions (3) during 2012 ... also broke up eight passes and recovered a fumble from his free safety position ... tallied 18 tackles, broke up a pass and forced a fumble in first season at Ventura ... member of Southern California Football Association Scholar-Athlete Team