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98 Jirah Leaupepetele

  • Position Defensive Tackle
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 315
  • Hometown Apple Valley, Calif.
  • Major Business Management
  • High School Apple Valley '23

Biography

2024 (Sophomore)
  • Played in four games this season.
  • Recorded eight total tackles.
  • Had a career-high four tackles at Southeastern Louisiana (9/14/24).
2023 (Freshman).
  • Played in 8 games while starting in one (at Portland State 10/28/2023).
  • Recorded his first career tackle in his collegiate debut against Southeastern Louisiana (9/16/23).
  • Had a career-high 3 tackles vs Idaho (9/30/23).
  • Made 7 total tackles.
Best on Leaupepetele: "Jirah is an important addition because he fills a need at defensive tackle for us. He has shown that he is a three-down defensive tackle who can stop the run and rush the passer equally as effectively. Jirah has a huge upside, with great size for the position. Fans are going to see great production from Jirah once he gets to Cheney."

High School
  • Played at Apple Valley High School for head coach Kyle Godfrey.
  • Two-time First-Team All-Mojave River League selection at defensive linemen.
  • Was also a First Team All-Area selection.
  • Helped Apple Valley earn Division III CIF Southern Section runner-up.
  • Tallied 95 total tackles in his career, with 16 solo and 12 for loss, eight sacks and one recovered fumble.
Personal
  • Parents are Rhonda and Washington Leaupepetele.
  •  Ambition to become a physical trainer.

Statistics

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2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 98

    2023Freshman

    Defensive Tackle
    6'3" 322 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2024Sophomore

    Defensive Tackle
    6'3" 322 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2025Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Tackle
    6'3" 315 lbs
    98