Mario Padilla

Position:
DB
Letters Earned at Ole Miss:
1
Ht./Wt.:
5-7 / 170
Hometown:
Tucson, Ariz.
High School:
Salpointe Catholic
Major:
General Business

2020 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see any action.

2019 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in one contest as a reserve wide receiver and was redshirted ... Non-scholarship player who joined team prior to the start of fall camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied over 4,500 all-purpose yards and 60 touchdowns during his three-year career at Salpointe Cathlic High School ... Registered 708 rushing yards and 14 TDs on the ground as a senior for the Lancers, earning Southern Arizona Player of the Year honors ... Helped Salpointe to a state runner-up finish as both a junior and senior ... Was a three-time all-region selection and two-time all-region Offensive Player of the Year ... As a sophomore, rushed for 1,427 yards and 18 touchdowns ... Also lettered in track and field ... Coached by Dennis Bene.

PERSONAL: Son of Maricella Diaz-Smith ... Full name is Mario-Isaiah Estevan Padilla ... Born: Jan. 24, 2001 ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in fall 2019 and spring 2020 ... Wants to pursue a career in real estate ... General business major.