Samuela Tuihalamaka Season 2023

SENIOR SEASON (2023)
Played nine games in his final collegiate season ... Recorded five tackles (one solo) ... Had one tackle for loss in his Aztec debut against Idaho State on Sept. 2.

AT OKLAHOMA STATE (2018-22)
Comes to the Aztecs after spending five seasons at Power 5 power Oklahoma State … Appeared in 32 games over his career, logging 48 tackles (25 solo), eight tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble … Had 23 tackles in 2022, including four tackles for loss and a sack … Saw action in four games in 2021 with six tackles (five solo) … Was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2020 as a sophomore, making two tackles in four games … Started three times and played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2019, coming up with 20 tackles (10 solo), a sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble … Redshirted in 2018 as a true freshman

HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Mater Dei High School, leading the team to a 15-0 state championship season as a senior … Finished his last high school season with 41 total tackles, including 25 solo stops, 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, a fumble return for a touchdown and a pass breakup Also competed in wrestling … Was listed as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN … Chose Oklahoma State out of high school over offers from Louisiana among other schools.