veteran Northern Colorado captain bringing steady interior toughness
Iongi-Amituanai is a durable, senior defensive lineman whose value goes beyond the box score: Northern Colorado lists him as one of the team’s captains, and after a 2023 season with 37 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and two QB hurries, he earned UNC Student-Athlete of the Week recognition in 2024 after a six-tackle win over Weber State. He profiles as a reliable, high-motor fit for a defense that wants leadership, physicality, and accountability up front rather than just flash.
