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2026-27 Men's Rugby Roster

David Melendez

  • Position Prop
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 275
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Metairie, La.
  • Highschool East Jefferson High School

Biography

Pre-Loyola:

Attended East Jefferson High School, where his coach was Jeffery Reuther … Earned First-Team All-State honors in rugby.

Personal:

Majoring in Psychology … Born April 5, 2008 … Son of Jaky Melendez and Eduardo Contreras … Hobbies are playing basketball and chess, listening to music, watching movies, visiting new places and trying new foods … Favorite athlete is Henry Tuilagi.