BEFORE ARIZONA: El attended the Naval Academy for the 2010-11 seasons where he also ran track and clocked a personal-best time of 10.76 in the 100-meter dash.

HIGH SCHOOL: El is a graduate of Cibola High School where he earned three letters in soccer and track ... He earned all-city, all-district and all-state honors on the soccer field in 2010 ... He earned all-district and all-state accolades on the track in 2010 as well ... During his senior campaign, El clocked personal-best times of 10.98 in the 100 meters and 22.2 in the 200-meter dash ... He was a member of the 4x200-meter relay team that set a school record ... Cibola High was crowned Albuquerque State Champions in 2008 and 2010.

PERSONAL: He is the son of Muhammad and Jacqueline El and was born in St. Petersburg, Fla. ... He has one sister, Malaka ... He is pursuing a degree in computer science ... El wants to work in cyber security for the Air Force.