Salofi Gaoa

Height:
6-6
Weight:
285
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Fort Collins, Colo.
High School:
Rocky Mountain HS

2018 (RS Junior): Played in 11 games and made two starts at right guard, vs. Illinois State (Sept. 22) and vs. New Mexico (Oct. 13).

2017 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games as a backup offensive lineman.

2016 (Freshman): Played in one game as a backup offensive lineman.

Made his career debut in a win over Fresno State (Nov. 5)

2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.

High School:

A 2015 graduate of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo.
Was the leader on an offensive line that helped block for more than 2,400 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns.
Named All-Colorado by CHSAA, PrepColorado and 60 Strength & Fitness following his senior season in 2014.
Earned first-team All-Front Range League in 2015 and was invited to play in the Poly All-American Bowl.
The Lobos went 9-2 during his senior campaign in 2014, losing in the second round of the 5A state playoffs.
Captain of the Lobos football program as a junior in 2014.
Also exceled in the classroom, spending junior and senior year on the Silver Honor Roll.
Earned technology honors at Rocky Mountain in 2014.
Head football coach was Mark Brook.
Played with CSU teammate Max McDonald.

Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah ... hometown is Fort Collins, Colo. ... parents are Sal and Rose Gaoa ... has one younger sister, Fia'Ave ... majoring in sociology.