Russell Tialavea Season 2012

Personal

• Parents are Richard and Robyn
• Served in the Chile Santiago West Mission (2009-11)
• Recruited by Nebraska, Kansas State, UCLA, Oregon State, Arizona State, Utah, California, San Diego State, Colorado and Colorado State.

Before BYU

• Named the Avocado League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior
• A first-team All-Avocado League defensive lineman and a second-team All-CIF selection
• Ranked as a top-30 defensive line prospect by one national recruiting service
• Also ranked as the 58th top high school recruit in the state of California
• Credited with 10 sacks as a junior
• A three-year letterwinner in football
• Led team to a 13-0 record as a senior
• Also lettered in basketball