DE LEON — Standing 5-foot-6 and generously listed at 150 pounds, senior running back Jorge Gonzalez is one of the smaller players on the De Leon roster. But in terms of both past production and potential impact, no Bearcat player stands taller.

Gonzalez, who plays much bigger than his diminutive frame might suggest, is coming off a junior season in which he rushed for 931 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 86 tackles and an interception on defense. And entering his final high school campaign, he’s likely to play an even bigger role for first-year head coach Andrew Dickson.

The added usage will leave a lot of weight on Gonzalez’s shoulders, but two-way standout wouldn’t have it any other way.