A redshirt in 2024... has a promising future at defensive tackle... could see playing time in ‘25 after the Vikings graduated both starters.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered in football four times at Pacifica High School and Oaks Christian High School… earned Stand Out Sophomore at Oaks Christian and first team All-Marmonte League as a junior… he was his team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year… as a senior at Pacifica he earned first team All-Channel League and All-Ventura County honors… was his team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year and a scholar-athlete.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Tafaeaga and Andrea Aina… has one brother, DJ, and two sisters, Mila and Cali… hobbies include music, film and video production, graphic design and photo editing, weight lifting, low-rider cars, and is a humble servant of Christ… would like to play in the NFL.