Dalesean Staley

SOPHOMORE (2024) Started all 11 games he played in his first season with the Aztecs ... Finished the season third on the team with 61 tackles (37 solo) ... His 516 defensive snaps played were second most among the Aztec safeties and fourth among all the defensive backs ... Started his SDSU debut against Texas A&M-Commerce, making three tackles ... Had five tackles (three solo) against Oregon State on Sept. 7 ... Recorded four tackles in a start at Cal on Sept. 14 ... Did not travel to Central Michigan ... Led the team in tackles for the first time as an Aztec, recording eight against Hawai'i ... Had six tackles at Wyoming on Oct. 12 ... Recorded four tackles in back-to-back games against Washington State (Oct. 26) adn Boise State (Nov. 1) ... Made five tackles against New Mexico on Nov. 8 ... Recorded his first career fumble recovery on a goal line stand in the fourth quarter at UNLV, returning it 72 yards ... Also made six tackles ... Led the team with a career best 12 tackles at Utah State ... The 12 tackles was the second-most in a game by an Aztec during the 2024 campaign ... Ended the season with four tackles against Air Force. at Northern Iowa (2022-2023) Comes to The Mesa with two years of collegiate experience at Northern Iowa (2022-23) … Named a 2023 Freshman All-American First Team and an All-MVFC Fifth Team by Phil Steele … Played 11 games in 2023, recording 70 tackles, eight pass breakups, three interceptions and three tackles for loss... Played three games as a true freshman, utilizing his redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Blue Springs High School... Was a first team all-district and second team all-conference selection as a senior in high school … Named an all-conference honorable mention as a junior … Finished his senior season with 72 tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles … Also played basketball and competed in track and field … Was a four-time honor roll recipient. PERSONAL Son of Laneka and Quatrez Staley... Majoring in communications.