PRIOR TO STETSON
Played four years of varsity football at Canisius High School in Buffalo, N.Y., under head coach Kraig Kurzanski... Served as a team captain for three seasons... Helped lead Canisius to the 2024 Monsignor Martin Athletic Association championship... Earned First Team MMHSAA Division A All-Catholic honors at linebacker in 2024... Named Second Team All-Western New York at linebacker... Recorded 94 total tackles, including 57 solo stops and 37 assists, with eight tackles for loss, one sack and one interception during the 2024 season... Finished among the top three in Section VI in total tackles... Concluded his prep career with 148 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks... Rated the No. 1 linebacker in Western New York... Also competed in track and field and swimming... Honor Roll student... Participated in the Books and Cookies Club.
PREP HIGHLIGHTS
148 Career Tackles • 2024 MMAA Champion
First Team All-Catholic • Second Team All-Western New York • 12 tackles for loss • 2.5 sacks
PERSONAL
Arno Mbaiyo was born on May 27, 2007... From Buffalo, N.Y.... Son of Nadege and Frederic Boutoundou... Has five brothers, Aaron, Alex, Peter, Junior and Ezekiel, and five sisters, Solange, Leatita, Sophia, Mercia and Veronica... Majoring in finance... Aspires to become successful and make a positive impact on the world.
WHY STETSON?
"I believe Stetson University is the best place for me to reach my full potential academically, athletically, and personally"
