One of the strongest players in the nation returns to defend his all-American status after earning first-team honors a year ago. 2003: Named first-team all-American by Don Hansen Football Gazette and CoSida and was second-team by D3Football.com...Named first-team All-South region and All-ASC...Had 40 pancake blocks and did not allow a sack...Set school records in the offseason by squatting 730 pounds, hang cleaning 405 pounds and bench pressing 500. 2002: In his first season on the offensive line he was named all-South Region and second-team all-ASC...Started all 10 games. 2001: Had an immediate impact as a run-stopping defensive lineman. High School: Was a three-time all-district selection at Victoria High School...Named all-area as a junior and senior. Personal: Son of Donald and Angie Hernandez...Has three brothers, Vincent, T.J. and Jacob and three sisters, Angela, Carolyn and Elizabeth...Business Management major...Born Nov. 22, 1982.