Personal
- Parents are Lesieli and Petelo Hifo
- Cousin of BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki
Before BYU
- Rated a three-star prospect by Scout and 247Sports out of Heritage HS
- The No. 17 cornerback in the West by Scout
- Played wide receiver, defensive back and punter in high school, leading Heritage to a 13-1 overall and 5-0 regional record in 2015
- Helped team to the CIF Southern Section Inland Division Championship game in 2015, to the semifinals in 2014 and to the Central Division Championship title in 2013 when the team finished 13-1
- As a senior he carried the ball 63 times for 488 yards and nine touchdowns along with 548 yards receiving and nine scores on 22 receptions
- Also played baseball
- Coached by Kraig Broach
- Also recruited by Nevada