The College of New Jersey Athletics

2024 (JUNIOR): Key special teams contributor who played in nine games ... Made six total tackles on the year

2023 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in seven games on special teams

2022 (FRESHMAN): Played in one game

BEFORE TCNJ: Played football and lacrosse at New Egypt High School ... First-team all-conference and all-area selection in football for the Warriors ... Also a two-time second-team all-conference performer in lacrosse ... Elected as Class President ... Involved with Board of Education Student Liaison, Engineering Academy, Rotary Club, Spanish Club, and Student Government ... National Honor Society member ... Earned a Scholar-Leader-Athlete award from the Delaware Valley chapter of the National Football Foundation ... Service work with American Cancer Society

WHY TCNJ? It has a great engineering program, great opportunity for me to play football, and I love the environment at the school between the campus and people.

PERSONAL: Birthday is February 13 ... Parents are Joseph and Tammy Surdo ... Siblings are Anthony and Isabella ... Has an aunt and uncle who attended Trenton State ... Biggest athletic thrill has been tying the best record in school history in high school ... Plans to play club lacrosse at TCNJ ... Plays the drums ... Hobbies include working out, cooking, and snowboarding ... Favorite postgame meal is wings and pizza ... Favorite athlete is Rob Gronkowski ... Owns a power washing company called Squeaky Clean Power Washing

AWARDS AND HONORS

• 2-time NJAC All-Academic Team (2024, 2025)