Alani Latu Season 2012

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