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57 Amini Silatolu

  • Position Offensive Lineman
  • Ht./Wt. 6-3 / 320
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Tracy, Calif.
  • Prev School West HS (San Joaquin Delta)
  • Major Criminal Justice

Biography

At Midwestern State

Senior (2011)

  • named a unanimous Division II Preseason first-team All American.

Honors and Awards

  • 2011 D2Football.com Preseason All-American First Team
  • 2011 The Sporting News Division II Preseason All-American First Team
  • 2011 Lindy's Magazine Division II Preseason All-American First Team
  • 2011 Collegiate Draft Services Division II Preseason All-American First Team

Junior (2010)

  • started nine games at the left tackle position.
  • became the most decorated offensive lineman in a single season earning AP Little American second-team, AFCA Division II Coaches' All American first-team, Daktronics All American second-team and D2Football.com All American first-team honors.
  • became the first lineman in MSU program history to earn LSC Lineman of the Year honors.
  • anchored an offensive line unit that paved the way for NCAA Division II's No. 15 and LSC leading rushing attack gaining 212.75 yards per game.
  • leader of an offensive line unit that ranked 32nd in NCAA Division II and third in the LSC in sacks allowed at 0.30.

Honors and Awards

  • 2010 AP Little All American Second Team
  • 2010 AFCA Division II Coaches' All American First Team
  • 2010 Daktronics All American Second Team
  • 2010 D2Football.com All American First Team
  • 2010 Daktronics All-Super Region 4 First Team
  • 2010 LSC South Division Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year
  • 2010 All-Lone Star Conference South Division First Team

At San Joaquin Delta College

Sophomore (2008)

  • started 10 games at left tackle.
  • earned California Community College Coaches' Association first-team All-America honors.
  • named to Region II All-California first-team offense.
  • tabbed top lineman and was a 2008 first-team All-Valley Conference selection.
  • was a 2008 JC Grid-Wire Preseason All American.
  • signed with Nevada for the 2009 season, but did not compete.
  • recruited by Nevada, Arizona, San Jose State, Hawaii and California.

Freshman (2007)

  • served as a starter on the offensive line.

At Tracy High School

  • played on the defensive line during prep career.

Personal

Amini, a criminal justice major, is the son of Saia and Lupe Silatolu of Tracy, Calif... he was born Sep. 16, 1988...

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 57

    2010Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'3" 320 lbs
    57
  • 57

    2011Senior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'3" 320 lbs
    57