Phoenix Tusa

Appeared in 11 games for the Buffs in 2025... Registered 20 total tackles (six solo) with 1.5 of them coming for a loss... Season-high three tackles against Western Colorado (August 28) and Colorado School of Mines (September 4)... Had a tackle-for-loss in three different games... Also had a quarterback hurry against Texas A&M-Kingsville (November 1)... Part of the WT defense that ranked 32nd nationally in team tackles for loss (6.8/game) while also ranking 41st in team sacks (2.42/game)… Joined the Buffs following one season at Bakersfield College (California)... Earned an Associate's Degree in Business Management... Registered 21 total tackles during eight games for the Renegades... Averaged 2.6 tackles per game... Tallied 4.5 sacks for a loss of 29 yards to go along with a forced fumble... Season-high five tackles and two sacks at El Camino (Oct. 5)... Began his collegiate career at Minot State University... Saw time in four games for the Beavers during the 2023 campaign... Registered three total tackles (two solo)... Season-best two tackles at Northern State... Registered a standout prep career at Long Beach Polytechnic High School (California)... All-Moore League performer on the defensive line... Registered 10.5 sacks during his senior season for the Jackrabbits... Also played rugby at Long Beach Poly... Born February 11, 2005... Son of Toa and Talavou Tusa and he has three siblings: Penina, Princeton and Pierce... Majoring in Business Management at WT...