Alani Fua Athlete Profile

#5 Alani Fua

Alani Fua
Position: Linebacker Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Class: Junior Roster Years: 2010-2013 Hometown: Northridge, CA Last School: Oaks Christian

Personal

  • Born in San Fernando, California
  • Parents are George and Helen
  • Married to wife Malaysia and has one son, Alani, Jr.
  • Older brother, Sione, played defensive tackle at Stanford before being selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers
  • Also recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, Hawaii, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State and Washington
  • Majoring in business management

Before BYU

  • Prepped at Oaks Christian
  • Rated the No. 25 weakside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com
  • Offensive-Defensive Bowl All-American
  • First Team Ventura County
  • Recorded 71 tackles as a senior, along with nine sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles as Oaks Christian earned a 13-1 record
  • Also caught 25 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns in 2009
  • Had 67 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble as a junior
  • Also lettered in volleyball
  • Coached by Bill Redell

2010 | Redshirt Year

  • Member of the scout team

2011 | Freshman Year

  • Earned letterman honors
  • Played in eight games
  • Had first career tackles vs. Idaho when he registered two tackles, including a sack, with a pass breakup
  • Had three tackles and a sack vs. Idaho
  • Finished with six tackles and two sacks on the season

2012 | Sophomore Year

  • Earned letterman honors
  • Played in all 13 games
  • Recorded 13 tackles and one interception
  • Had three tackles vs. Hawai'i
  • Two tackles vs. No. 10 Oregon State
  • Posted two solo tackles at Georgia Tech
  • Returned an interception 12 yards vs. San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl