Tony Rojas is a college football linebacker who plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions, as of January 2025. His full name is Anthony Daniel Rojas, as per Penn State. Hailing from Fairfax, Virginia, Rojas completed his schooling at Fairfax High School. As per his player profile with Penn State, he was the high school team captain for two years. Under his leadership, the team went on a 13-1 run in 2022. For his performances, Rojas was invited to the Adidas All-American Bowl while earning all-region honors.
As a junior, Rojas played as a defensive end and running back, before switching to his linebacker position. All the major recruiting sites rated him a four-star recruit, and he eventually began his college career with Penn State. As of January 2025, Tony Rojas has played 28 games for the team. He has made a total of 41 solo and 36 assisted tackles. The Fairfax, Virginia native has also made four interceptions for 79 yards. In 28 games, he started in 15 matches, including every game during his sophomore year.
Tony Rojas' mother
Daniela Rojas is the mother of Tony Rojas. Information about his father is not available in the public domain, as of January 2025. During an interview with the Washington Post in 2022, Daniela revealed details about her health and more. Daniela Rojas suffers from spina bifida neuropathy, a condition that causes chronic pain, and has forced her to have more than 50 surgeries since her son's birth.
She revealed that the doctors had told her that she would never walk. “It’s been a lot of tears. It’s been a roller coaster. I’ve felt like life wasn’t fair. But God has blessed me with these kids,” Daniela recounted in the interview. Tony Rojas' mother was also a major reason why he decided to join Penn State for his graduation, recalling how the university had offered a golf cart for his mom while also arranging transportation up the stairs.
Tony Rojas also has two sisters Briana and Lizzy, and the former attends Penn State alongside Tony.
Tony Rojas' mother's nationality
Daniela Rojas is an American national.
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