Desmond Tautofi

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Class: Sophomore Hometown: Honolulu, HI High School: Calvary Chapel HS

Height / Weight: 6-3 / 300 Position: DL Experience: 1L

UNLV: One of three grayshirts to join the Rebels in January and will be a true freshman this fall ... A gifted athlete with tremendous size who is listed No. 1 along with Alex Klorman at one defensive end spot after spring practice ... Was a multiple-sport star in Hawaii before moving to the mainland for his senior year ... A three-star prospect according to Scout, which ranked him as the No. 89 DT in the nation ... Also listed as the No. 145 DE recruit in the nation by Scouts, Inc. ... Did not play football during his senior season ... Last name is pronounced "tahw-TOE-fee."

2010: Grayshirted season after signing with UNLV in February.

HIGH SCHOOL: Moved to Las Vegas but did not play football because of NIAA transfer rules ... Ultimately graduated from Calvary Chapel Christian HS in Las Vegas ... Formerly starred in football and basketball at Kaimuki HS in Honolulu, HI ... A two-time all-state selection in football, basketball and volleyball on the Islands ... Helped the Bulldogs win the state basketball title as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Desmond Tautofi was born on April 21, 1992 ... The son of Siamalu and Fau Tautofi ... Has not declared a major.