2017: Saw action in one game on the defensive line for the Redbirds.

2016: Redshirted.

University HS: Three-year starter for head coaches Dusty Burk and Mike Troll … all-conference selection at both defensive end and punter at U-High … Pantagraph First-Team All-Area selection at punter and second-team selection at defensive end … recorded 22 solo tackles and totaled 32 … tallied 9.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and six pass breakups … also recovered a pair of fumbles … averaged 35.3 yards per punt … helped team to a playoff appearance … as a junior, was credited with 37 total tackles and 5.5 sacks, while helping team to an undefeated regular season, a conference title and a playoff appearance … also averaged 35.7 yards per punt, while earning first team all-conference honors at the position … finished sophomore season with nine sacks and 12 tackles for loss … was also a standout on the diamond, as a four-year starter playing in the outfield and at first base, as well as pitching.

Personal: Born September 27, 1997, in Bloomington, Illinois … son of George and Kristie Galindo … has an older sister, Bryana … his father, George, is an ISU graduate … won the Chicago Bears punt/pass/kick competition in the 10-11 age group in 2008.