Merhauti Xepera

2024 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 11 games this season … had two tackles … was primarily a special teams contributor … appeared in four games as a rotational defensive lineman ... Academic All-MW. 2023 (R-FRESHMAN): Appeared in 11 games … got his first career start at San Diego State (Nov. 25) … had seven tackles this season … had three tackles twice – at Arizona State (Sept. 16) and vs Kent State (Sept. 23) … also had 1.5 TFL on the season, all coming against Kent State … had a fumble recovery at Arizona State ... Academic All-MW. 2022 (FRESHMAN): Did not participate ... MW scholar athlete ... made the transition from tight end to defensive end in the offseason. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Higley High School in Gilbert, Arizona … No. 37 recruit in Arizona … No. 109 tight end recruit nationally … played tight end and defensive end at Higley HS … three-star recruit … all-region player … also played basketball, where he was a second team all-region selection … volunteered as a powder puff coach. PERSONAL: From Maricopa, Arizona … full name: Merhauti “Sunny” Xepera … son of Dwight Benesh and Deanna Collay … has four siblings … favorite athlete is Tony Gonzalez because he inspired him as a tight end … biggest athletic thrill is playing in games and scoring touchdowns … had recruiting interest from NAU and Colorado … chose to attend Fresno State because it felt like the perfect place for him ... majoring in Bus Ad-Management