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5'
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270 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Hawaii
Last School
BYU-Hawaii
Roster Years
2009-2012
Personal
- Son of Tapiaka and Bonnie
- Sister Roseanne and Ane played volleyball at BYU-Hawaii
- Served an LDS mission to Puebla, Mexico
- Speaks Spanish
- Eagle scout
- Majoring in economics
Before BYU
- Prepped at Kahuku High
- Attended BYU-Hawaii in 2008
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
Sophmore Year
2010
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Played in five games, totaling one tackle on the season at No. 4 TCU
Junior Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors
- Played in all 13 games on special teams and the defensive line
- Had five tackles, two TFL, one sack and one quarterback hurry on the year
- Had two tackles, including a sack, vs. New Mexico State
Senior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors as a senior
- Played in nine games
- Had four solo tackles and one fumble recover on the year
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2009
- Valuable member of the scout team
Medical Redshirt Year
2009
Valuable member of the scout team
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Football | Nov, 10
BYU vs. Idaho postgame notes and quotes
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Football | Nov, 10
BYU vs. Idaho postgame notes and quotes
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Football | Nov, 10Nelson's three touchdowns lead to victory on senior night
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Football | Oct, 20BYU at No. 5 Notre Dame postgame notes
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Football | Oct, 20
BYU at No. 5 Notre Dame postgame notes
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Football | Oct, 15Up Close: Simote Vea
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Football | Oct, 15
Up Close: Simote Vea
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Football | Nov, 28Coach Mendenhall Weekly Press Conference - Hawai'i
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Football | Nov, 28BYU vs. Hawai'i - Game 12
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Football | Nov, 18Hebron Fangupo: Huge Reason For Success
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Football | Nov, 17Cougars to Honor 19 Players on Senior Day
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Football | Nov, 12BYU vs. Idaho Postgame Notes & Quotes
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Football | Nov, 12
BYU vs. Idaho Postgame Notes & Quotes