Downey HS: Helped the team win the San Gabriel Valley League championship as a senior… Specialized in the discus (120’)… Spent four years on the track and field team and two seasons with the football team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted his personal best distance in the discus in a dual meet against Lynwood High… Would like to transfer to either UCLA or UC Irvine… His uncle played soccer for Chivas de Guadalajara… Hobbies include running, lifting weights and volunteering… Nicknamed “Oso”… Has two siblings (Luis (31) and Marybel (26)… Is the son of Jesus and Eva Mercado… Born in Santa Monica, CA on November 4, 1994…..

Favorite Movie:  “Pearl Harbor”                  Favorite TV Show: “The Office”
Favorite Food:  Chile Rellenos                    Favorite Book: “To Kill A Mockingbird”