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2010 Football Roster

54 John Finau

  • Position Defensive Tackle
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Long Beach, Calif.
  • High School Dominguez HS

Biography

2009 (Junior): Finau started all 13 games for the Aggies in 2009 at the defensive tackle. On the season, Finua tallied 30 tackles, four tackles for a loss, a fumble recovery and two pass break-ups. At San Jose State (11/28) and Boise State (12/5), Finua tallied a career-high five tackles. Versus Fresno State (10/24) and Nevada (11/21), he recorded four tackles in each of those games.

El Camino College: Finau assisted El Camino College to a 10-1 overall record and received all-state honorable mention honors for his efforts during his sophomore year.  He recorded 47 tackles, 14 for losses, three sacks and one fumble recovery.  As a freshman, Finau helped lead the Warriors to a 2006 California State Championship with a record of 12-2.  He recorded 28 tackles, four tackles for losses, had three quarterback sacks and one interception.

High School: As a senior, Finau led Dominguez High School to a San Gabriel Valley League Championship and to a California Interscholastic Federation Championship.  He was an all-league selection after posting an overall record of 14-1.

Personal: Finau is the son of Leausa and Tina Finau. He plans to major in criminal justice.

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Historical Player Information

  • 54

    2009Junior

    Defensive Tackle
    6'1" 288 lbs
    54
  • 54

    2010Senior

    Defensive Tackle
    6'1" 302 lbs
    54