Washington State University Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Jersey Number 43
Tai Fa'avae
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 238
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fountain, Colo.
- High School:
- Fountain-Fort Carson HS
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2023): Did not appear in a game…redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado…as a SOPHOMORE, named to MaxPreps All-State Second Team, made 67 tackles with three for loss and two interceptions in eight games…as a JUNIOR, named to MaxPreps All-State First Team after making 126 tackles including 11 for loss with one interception, two forced fumbles and one blocked punt…as a SENIOR, named to All-State First Team by The Denver Post after making 105 tackles with two sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated the No. 25 inside linebacker in the country and fifth-best overall prospect in Colorado by ESPN.com.
FRESHMAN (2023): Did not appear in a game…redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado…as a SOPHOMORE, named to MaxPreps All-State Second Team, made 67 tackles with three for loss and two interceptions in eight games…as a JUNIOR, named to MaxPreps All-State First Team after making 126 tackles including 11 for loss with one interception, two forced fumbles and one blocked punt…as a SENIOR, named to All-State First Team by The Denver Post after making 105 tackles with two sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated the No. 25 inside linebacker in the country and fifth-best overall prospect in Colorado by ESPN.com.
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