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PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS

2026 Football Roster

33 Tupulea "Bam" Afalava

  • Position TE
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 260
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Puyallup, WA
  • High School Emerald Ridge

Biography

Has a chance to grow into a role at tight end... experienced in the program.

SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2025

Transitioned to the tight end position... played in seven games, mainly in blocking role... also competed on special teams.

FRESHMAN SEASON • 2024

Appeared in four games as a backup defensive lineman... a redshirt in 2023, he appeared in one game.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered in football three times and basketball once at Emerald Ridge High School… had 44 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior… also broke up four passes and had one fumble recovery for a touchdown… part of a team that made the first playoff appearance in school history.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Leina and Brett Lange… majoring in Society and Identity… wants to be a teacher or an interior home designer. 

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Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 54

    2023Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 240 lbs
    54
  • 54

    2024Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 260 lbs
    54
  • 33

    2025Sophomore

    DL
    6'3" 260 lbs
    33
  • 33

    2026Junior

    TE
    6'3" 260 lbs
    33
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