Tuni Ropati

Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 285
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Francisco, Calif.
Prev School:
City College of San Francisco
High School:
Balboa
Major:
General Studies

2019 (Sr.): Played in 11 games on the defensive line … moved into the starting lineup at the beginning of league play against NIU on Oct. 5 … made six starts … finished with a season-best three tackles in three games, including the finale against Miami (Ohio) … chipped in with three stops and a quarterback hurry in the opener against Indiana.

2018 (Jr.): Utilized in all 12 games as a reserve defensive lineman … registered his first tackle with Ball State against WKU on Sept. 22 … picked up three tackles in three consecutive games – versus Eastern Michigan (Oct. 20), at Ohio (Oct. 25) and at Toledo (Oct. 31) … notched two tackles in the finale at Miami (Ohio).

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played two years at the City College of San Francisco for head coach Jimmy Collins … all-conference defensive tackle as a sophomore … helped the Rams defense finish first in the state in points allowed per game (15.1) and yards per game (229.5).

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters in football at Balboa High … played on both the offensive and defensive line … first team all-conference and all-metro as a senior … Academic Athletic Association (AAA) Offensive Lineman of the Year … piled up 70 tackles as a senior … also earned all-city honors three times while a part of the track team.

PERSONAL: Son of Calmer and Lorna Ropati … two brothers and one sister … born Nov. 4, 1997 … full name is Tuni Wesley Ropati.