Auckland Asiata

2024 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman, started in one … started against NIU in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 23) … had six tackles on the year as a rotational defensive lineman … added 1.5 TFL and 0.5 sacks … also had one quarterback hurry … had a season-best two tackles against New Mexico State (Sept. 14) … had at least one stop in five games this season … was one of two true freshman to see play time on the defensive side of the ball this season ... Academic All-MW. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sutter Union High School … was a three-year starter and letterwinner… was rated as the No. 103 edge rusher in the nation in the 2024 class … as a senior in 2023, he totaled 72 tackles, 17.0 for loss … in 2023, he added 8.0 sacks and 29 hurries … in 2022, he had team-highs of 27 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks - he was credited with 34 total hurries, according to MaxPreps … was also the team’s third-leading overall tackler in 2022 with 84 tackles and tied for second with 47 solos … was Fresno State’s second commit of the 2024 class, verbally committing to become a Bulldog on May 19, 2023 … had offers from Air Force, Army, UNLV, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, Princeton, and Sacramento State. PERSONAL: From Yuba City, Calif. … son of Johan and Jana Asiata … father Yohan played professionally with the Chicago Bears … chose Fresno State because of the coaches and academics, says he felt he could reach his full potential here … first memory of Fresno State is attending Junior Day ... majoring in mathematics.