* Made the first reception of his career, a 45-yard from Tom Brady early in the game (9/12).

College

Aaron Hernandez started 27-of-40 games at Florida, catching 111 passes for 1,382 yards (12.45 ypc) and 12 touchdowns, as he also recovered an on-side kickoff for a 1-yard loss...His 111 receptions set the school career-record for tight ends...His 68 catches in 2009 broke the Florida tight end season-record of 55 grabs by Kirk Kirkpatrick in 1990 and his 850 aerial yards in 2009 topped Kirkpatrick's previous UF tight end annual mark of 770 yards in 1990...The only other tight end to lead Florida in receptions for a season outside of Hernandez and Kirkpatrick was Ben Troupe in 2003 (39 catches), but Troupe shared that lead with receiver Kelvin Kight that campaign...In his final collegiate game, Hernandez' nine receptions vs. Cincinnati in the 2010 Sugar Bowl was the most catches by a Gators tight end in a game...Became the first Southeastern Conference tight end to catch nine passes in a game (vs. Alabama 12/05/09) since James Whalen of Kentucky in 1990...His 68 catches in 2009 were the most by an SEC tight end since Whalen's 1990 total of 90...2009 (Junior): The consensus All-American and unanimous All-Southeastern Conference first-team selection became the first player in league history to receive the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end...Became the third tight end in school history to lead the team in receptions, as he also led the nation's tight ends with 68 grabs, finishing second on the team with 850 yards (12.5 ypc), as five of his catches were good for touch-downs...Gained at least 50 yards receiving in eight contests and had at least four receptions in 10 of his games...Caught 81.93% of the passes targeted to him (68-of-83), as three of those attempts were deflected by the opposition...36 of his receptions (52.94%) produced first downs, as he converted 12-of-22 third-down plays...32 of his catches (47.06%) gained at least 10 yards, including 13 for 20 yards or longer (19.12%)...Had key receptions that led to 13 Florida touchdown drives and on seven possessions that resulted in field goals...2008 (Sophomore): Sophomore All-American honorable mention by College Football News...All-Southeastern Conference second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report...Started 11 of 13 games he appeared in, missing the season opener vs. Hawaii (coach's decision)...Finished third on the team with 34 receptions for 381 yards (11.21 ypc) and five touchdowns... Gained at least 50 yards receiving in four contests and had at least four receptions in four games...2007 (Freshman): Freshman All-American honorable mention by College Football News...Earned SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll recognition...Played in 13 games as a freshman, starting three contests (vs. Troy, Florida State and Michigan)...Finished his rookie season with nine receptions for 151 yards (16.78 ypc) and two touchdowns.

Personal

Attended Bristol (Ct.) Central High School…Rated the best tight end in the country by Scout.com and second by Rivals.com…The two-time All-Conference selection was named the Hartford Courant Player of the Year and earned first-team All-State honors after leading his team to the 2006 Central Connecticut Conference Southern Division Championship…That year, he set Connecticut state records for receiving yards (1,807) and touchdown catches (24) in a season…Also set a state record for most receiving yards in a game with 376 on nine catches, which rated as the seventh-best game total in national high school history…Established a national high school record for yards receiving per game (180.7)…Also tied a state record for career touchdown receptions with 31…The tight end was also a standout performer on defense… As a senior, Hernandez recorded 72 tackles, with 12 quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks…After his final season, he played for the East team in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl…In addition to his gridiron exploits, he also lettered in basketball. Social & Behavioral Sciences major…Son of Terri and the late Dennis Hernandez…Born 11/6/89…Resides in Bristol, Connecticut.