Derrick Achayo Season 2017

Entering 2017 season

Enrolled at San Diego State in January 2016 after playing two years at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. ... Redshirted his first year at SDSU in 2016, but is listed second on the depth chart at left tackle heading into the fall campaign.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2016)
Utilized his redshirt season, while working as a center and tackle.

AT ROCKLIN COLLEGE (2013-15)
A two-year starter at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. ... Was All-America Community College first-team offense, all-California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Region I first-team offense and all-Nor-Cal League honoree in 2015 after anchoring an offensive line that averaged a league-best 370.2 passing yards per game ... Graduated from the junior college in three semesters and was named to the dean's list.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned two letters in football at Oakmont High School in Roseville, Calif. ... All-Capital Valley Conference selection and named the team's best lineman his senior season after recording 45 tackles (26 solo), 3.5 sacks and a tackle for loss ... Also competed in track and basketball.

PERSONAL
Born Jan. 3, 1996, in Nairobi, Kenya ... Son of Sylvia Atieno ... Is majoring in social science.