[2] He was a four-year letterer and three-year starter at Chaparral High School in Paradise, Nevada, where he played offensive line, defensive end, and middle linebacker.

[6] Although UTEP went 0-12 and were ranked dead last in the FBS in 2017, Hernandez nonetheless was named to the All-Conference USA offensive line, and was called the "sole bright spot on a very dismal season".

[17] However, despite his healthy return, he remained a backup for the remainder of the season, losing the starting left guard position to rookie Shane Lemieux.

[19] In Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers Hernandez was ejected in the fourth quarter for making contact with an official.

Hernandez returned as a starter in 2024, starting each of Arizona's first 5 games before going down with a knee injury in week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers.