Player Bio: Paul 'Unga

ASU: Former junior college transfer who played both positions on the defensive line during his two years as a Sun Devil...appeared in 22 career games, making two starts...recorded 27 tackles (11 solo) and recovered two fumbles with one touchdown return.

2008: Played in all 12 games, and made two starts at defensive tackle...collected 16 tackles (seven solo), two fumble recoveries and a pass break-up on the season...had two tackles and a pass break-up in ASU's season opener against Northern Arizona on Aug. 30...recorded two tackles against UNLV on Sept. 13...recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter at No. 8 USC on Oct. 11...had two tackles against Oregon on Oct. 25...made his first career start in win over Washington State on Nov. 15...had a 17-yard fumble recovery return for a touchdown in victory over UCLA on Nov. 28...closed out the season with two solo tackles at Arizona on Dec. 6.

2007: Played in 10 games as a reserve defensive lineman...totaled 11 tackles (four solo) and a half-sack (minus two yards) on the season...had two tackles (one solo) in his ASU debut against San Jose State on Sept. 1...split a sack with Dane Guthrie in fourth quarter of victory at Stanford on Sept. 29...had a season-high three tackles (two solo) in Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against Texas on Dec. 27.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2007 graduate of Mt. San Antonio Community College in Walnut, Calif...joined the team as a late signee, committing to ASU in June...has three years to play two...can play defensive end or tackle...totaled 75 tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss and 10 sacks in two years at Mt. San Antonio...earned honorable mention All-America honors by JC Grid-Wire as a sophomore...led the Mounties in 2006 with 49 total tackles, including 17 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 quarterback sacks...as a freshman, he posted 26 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and team-highs of 4.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries...chose ASU over New Mexico State...coached by Robert Jastrab at Mt. San Antonio.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Etiwanda (Calif.) High School....lettered three times in football and twice in basketball...captained his football team as a junior and as a senior...attended the same high school as Sun Devil basketball star Jeff Pendergraph.

PERSONAL: Undecided on his major...parents are Chris (US Post Office employee) and Ofa `Unga (UPS employee) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif....siblings include Joe, twins Feti and Uani, Tui, Chris and Mahaealani...is related to NFL players Fahu Tahi and Reno Mahe...born Oct. 19, 1985...full name is Paul Sulituiono `Unga.

'Unga's Career Statistics

Paul 'Unga Class: Senior Hometown: Rochester, Calif. High School: Etiwanda Last College: Mt. San Antonio CC Height / Weight: 6-3 / 262 Position: Defensive End Experience: 2V