Jirah Leaupepetele

2024 (Sophomore) Played in four games this season. Recorded eight total tackles. Had a career-high four tackles at Southeastern Louisiana (9/14/24). 2023 (Freshman). Played in 8 games while starting in one (at Portland State 10/28/2023). Recorded his first career tackle in his collegiate debut against Southeastern Louisiana (9/16/23). Had a career-high 3 tackles vs Idaho (9/30/23). Made 7 total tackles. Best on Leaupepetele: "Jirah is an important addition because he fills a need at defensive tackle for us. He has shown that he is a three-down defensive tackle who can stop the run and rush the passer equally as effectively. Jirah has a huge upside, with great size for the position. Fans are going to see great production from Jirah once he gets to Cheney." High School Played at Apple Valley High School for head coach Kyle Godfrey. Two-time First-Team All-Mojave River League selection at defensive linemen. Was also a First Team All-Area selection. Helped Apple Valley earn Division III CIF Southern Section runner-up. Tallied 95 total tackles in his career, with 16 solo and 12 for loss, eight sacks and one recovered fumble. Personal Parents are Rhonda and Washington Leaupepetele. Ambition to become a physical trainer.