Mikaio Edward

2024: LSC Defensive Freshman of the Year... Played in all 12 games, starting against Sul Ross State... Recorded 24 tackles: 7 solo, 17 assisted... Had 2.5 tackles for loss for a total of 6 yards including one sack against SRSU for a loss of three yards... Had 1 fumble recovery against Western Oregon... Season-high 5 tackles came at Eastern New Mexico. 2023: Played in 3 games... Recorded 1 assisted tackle coming at Midwestern State. High School: Earned both First Team and Second Team All-4A NPSL Conference during sophomore through senior years... Was MVP in North West Battle for the Crown 5v5 Tournament and MITT (Men in the Trenches) Camp 1 on 1 Tournament... Was the Big Time Playmaker Award winner for FWHS... Graduated from Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Wash. in 2023. Why CWU?: "I chose Central because of its brotherhood within the football team along with the great coaches who push you to be great not only on the field but off. Also, the vast amount of majors, and the fact that the teachers strive for a quality education and teach to ensure success." Personal: Born on May 3, 2005... Son to Silau Taifane and Terrance Edward, stepson to Valo Taifane and Riqicia Perry... Has five siblings, two on his mothers side and three on his fathers side... Values God in everything he does... Undecided on a major.