Personal
Born in Oxnard, California ... parents are Tilei and Linda Tuitama ... is the seventh of eight children ... father wrestled at Arizona State ... has a sister who plays soccer at Oxnard College ... is the first male athlete to receive a full athletic scholarship from Pacifica High School.
Before BYU
A three-year letterwinner at Pacifica High School for head coach Donnie Rae ... played both running back and middle linebacker ... credited with 89 tackles and 11 touchdowns as a senior ... named the Tritons' Most Valuable Player ... earned the "Hardest Hitter" award ... also lettered in track and wrestling.
2008 | Redshirt Year
Redshirted 2008 season.
2009 | Freshman Year
Valuable member of the scout team