University of Arizona Athletics

High School: Prepped at Mountain Pointe High School in Ahwatukee, Arizona…Across two varsity seasons under head coach Rich Wellbrock at outside linebacker and defensive end, compiled 103 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, and two interceptions…As a senior, tallied 59 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, and two interceptions…Holds high school’s record in the Hang Clean, at 355 pounds…Also participated in track and field, running the 100 meter.
 
Personal: Thor Bjorn Canales…Son of Fernando and Mona Canales…Mother, Mona, graduated from Arizona…One brother, Francisco…Father, Fernando, is a three-time Olympic swimmer for Puerto Rico (Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984), Pan American Games medalist (silver, 100 meters, 1979; silver, 100 meters, 1983; bronze, 4x100 meter medley relay, 1979), Olympic flag bearer (1984), 13-time Big Ten Champion and four-time All-American at Michigan…Mother, Mona, was a swimmer for the Norway National Team...Undecided on major.