2012 (freshman): Appeared in five games as a redshirt-freshman... Had a solo tackle for a four-yard loss against Humboldt State... In the following game against Central Washington, assisted a sack for a four-yard loss.

2011 (redshirt): Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific while attending classes and practicing with the team.

High School: Played three years of varsity football at Moanalua High School in Honolulu, Hawai`i ... As a 2010 senior, tallied 51 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal ... During his junior season, recorded 49 tackles and seven sacks and was a member of Moanalua's 2009 OIA White Conference Championship team ... Earned all-conference honorable mention as a junior and senior.

Personal: Born on January 28, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawai`i ... Parents are Cedric and Colleen (HR manager) Tanioka ... Has two brothers (Taylor, Guy) and two sisters (Carie, Donie) ... Majoring in applied exercise science ... After graduation, would like to open a training facility ... Recipient of Oceanic Cable Scholarship Award.