2017 Football Roster

44 Alani Latu

44 Alani Latu

  • Position:
    Linebacker
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    248
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
  • Highschool:
    Rancho Cucamonga

Summary

Biography

OVERVIEW:

  • Made the transition to from inside linebacker to defensive end/devil backer this year
  • Improved dramatically over his time at ASU, becoming an every day starter in his senior year.
REDSHIRT SENIOR (2017):
  • Compiled a career-high 37 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and seven sacks in 11 games during a breakout senior campaign.
  • After having just 1.5 tackles for loss and no sacks in his career entering the season, Latu had 10.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks as a senior
  • Matched a season-high with five tackles and also added two tackles for loss and a sack in the Territorial Cup victory over Arizona.
  • Recorded a career-high 1.5 sacks against San Diego State (9/9) and matched that total against Colorado (11/4).
  • Had a sack for a 12-yard loss and a forced fumble in the Sun Devils victory over No. 5 Washington (10/14).
  • Was named the team's Co-Outstanding Defensive Lineman for the season, as voted by the players and coaches. 
REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2016):
  • Appeared in every game for the Sun Devils in 2016, starting five contests at a variety of different positions as he helped the team overcome injuries on defense with his versatility throughout the season.
  • Finished the season with 22 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2015):
  • Saw action in 12 games for the Sun Devils
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014): 
  • Finished with nine tackles
  • Had five tackles against Weber State (08/28), tied for third most on the team
FRESHMAN (2013):
  • Redshirted due to injury
HIGH SCHOOL:
  • Key figure in one of California's better high school defenses
  • Earned All-West Region honors by PrepStar in 2012
  • Included in the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune Western 100 List
  • Rated by Scout.com as the No. 41 outside linebacker recruit in the nation; listed by Rivals.com as the No. 49 outside linebacker prospect in the country and the No. 78 overall recruit in the state of California; listed by Scout.com as the No. 8 outside linebacker in the West region after the 2012 season
  • Joined twin brother Viliami as members of ASU's 2013 signing class
  • Recorded 94 tackles, two fumble recoveries, 1.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble as a senior in 2012
  • Posted a season-high 12 tackles on two occasions and recorded 10 total stops twice as well
  • Chose ASU over reported scholarship offers from Arizona, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Houston, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State
  • Coached by Nick Baiz at Rancho Cucamonga High
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Historical Player Information

  • 2012Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
  • 44

    2013Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'2" 230 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2014Redshirt Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'2" 236 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2015Redshirt Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'2" 250 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2016Redshirt Junior

    Linebacker
    6'2" 254 lbs
    44
  • 44

    2017Redshirt Senior

    Linebacker
    6'2" 248 lbs
    44