Alani Fua Athlete Profile - FTB

Alani Fua

Linebacker #5

Ht/Wt

234 lbs.

Class

Senior

Hometown

San Fernando Valley,

California

Last School

Oaks Christian

Roster Years

2010-2014

Career Summary

Alani Fua came to BYU as an All-American from Oaks Christian in California. He played in a total of 44 games, started in 18 and lettered all four years as a Cougar. He totaled 124 tackles, nine sacks and five interceptions during his career. As a senior, Fua was second on the team in sacks and notched a career-high eight solo tackles against Virginia. He helped BYU to a No. 20 national ranking for rushing defense in 2014. Fua received several award nominations and was named to a variety of All-Independent teams. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.

Professional

Signed free agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals in May 2015 and made the 53-man roster

Personal

Born in San Fernando, California
Parents are George and Helen
Married to wife Malaysia and has two sons
Older brother, Sione, played defensive tackle at Stanford before being selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers
Also recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, Hawaii, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State and Washington
Majoring in construction management

Before BYU

Prepped at Oaks Christian
Rated the No. 25 weakside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com
Offensive-Defensive Bowl All-American
First Team Ventura County
Recorded 71 tackles as a senior, along with nine sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles as Oaks Christian earned a 13-1 record
Also caught 25 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns in 2009
Had 67 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble as a junior
Also lettered in volleyball
Coached by Bill Redell

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2011

Earned letterman honors
Played in eight games
Had first career tackles vs. Idaho when he registered two tackles, including a sack, with a pass breakup
Had three tackles and a sack vs. Idaho
Finished with six tackles and two sacks on the season

Sophmore Year 2012

Earned letterman honors
Played in all 13 games
Recorded 13 tackles and one interception
Had three tackles vs. Hawai'i
Two tackles vs. No. 10 Oregon State
Posted two solo tackles at Georgia Tech
Returned an interception 12 yards vs. San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl

Junior Year 2013

Notched eight tackles and one pass breakup in season opener against Virginia
Matched his first-game total with eight tackles (six solo) and had two tackles for loss and two sacks against Texas
FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week (9/9 and 10/21)
College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Linebacker of the Week (9/9)
Intercepted a late Georgia Tech pass and returned it for a touchdown. Also intercepted Houston with less than a minute to play to end Houston's chances at a comeback.
Tallied a career-high 12 tackles and added .5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup against Boise State
Had six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack against Wisconsin
Tied for first on the team with two interceptions
Recorded 63 tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks
Played in all 13 games while starting nine
Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Third Team