Achilles Hondo

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Achilles Hondo

No. 45 – Tijuana Luchadores
Position:	FB
Personal information
Born:	(2003-04-13)April 13, 2003 (aged 59) Atlanta, GA
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Buford (GA)
College:	Fort Valley State
ISFL Draft:	2025  / Round: N/A / Pick: N/A
Career history
Tijuana Luchadores (2024–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Player stats at ISFL.net

Achilles Hondo (born April 13, 2003) is a American football fullback for the Tijuana Luchadores of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL). He played college football for Fort Valley State before entering the DSFL ranks in 2024. He will enter the NSFL Draft in 2025.

Early years

Achilles Hondo was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Hondo grew up playing basketball and football and was a three sport athlete at Buford High School where he also was a member of the track and field team. Hondo was a selected to the All-County team for football in his senior year in which Buford also won the regional championship.

College career

Early in the recruiting process, Hondo made it clear that he desired to play football at the University of Georgia, the school that both of his parents had attended. Due to academic reasons, however, Hondo was not accepted to the University of Georgia nor Georgia Tech, his top two schools. With limited options available, Hondo decided to accept a scholarship to play for Fort Valley State University in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). His freshman year ended up being a rough transition for Hondo to the college environment. He was only allowed to play half the season after being put on academic probation and nearly lost his scholarship after receiving an alcohol citation. Between his Freshman and Sophomore seasons, Hondo sought help for his off the field issues, leaning heavily on his parents and strength and conditioning coach at FVSU who had become a mentor for him during his freshman year. Between making up classes and working out during the summer, Hondo was able to turn his football and academic career around.

Hondo became a versatile weapon for FVSU starting in his Sophomore season, taking snaps as a fullback and tight end in addition to his primary role as a running back. He stayed at FVSU for four years and each season saw his performance improve. In his senior year he led the conference in rushing yards and touchdowns with 1533 yards and 12 touchdowns. This performance earned Hondo first team SIAC honors as well as second team academic SIAC honors. Before the final game of his senior season, Hondo issued a statement saying that he planned to enter the NSFL after graduating.

College career statistics

Hondo left Fort Valley State with a career total of 3,189 rushing yards, 33 rushing touchdowns, 419 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns.

			Rushing						Receiving
Season	Team	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	Yds/G	Long	TD	Rec	Yds	Long	TD
2020	FVSU	6	47	192	4.1	32	17	2	1	12	12	0
2021	FVSU	12	100	430	4.3	35.8	22	5	7	94	33	1
2022	FVSU	12	187	1034	5.5	86.1	47	8	12	127	23	1
2023	FVSU	12	312	1533	4.9	127.8	55	12	20	186	37	3

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	260 lb (118 kg)	35+7⁄8 in (0.91 m)	4.72 s	5.20 s	7.85 s	37.25 in (0.95 m)	10 ft 7.35 in (3.23 m)	34 reps	9

Achilles Hondo was drafted in the S9 DSFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick by the Tijuana Luchadores.