Prior to Sacramento State: Played two seasons at American River College in Sacramento under head coach, and former Hornet, Jerry Haflich…was selected to the all-Mid Empire Conference first team as a safety in 2010…tallied 47 total tackles, including 26 solos, in 10 games…also had five tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions…helped the Beavers to the Mid Empire championship and a victory in the Central Division Bowl game.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Rio Americano HS in Sacramento…recorded 35 tackles as a senior for the Raiders…recorded a season-high eight stops against Woodland…had at least four tackles in four games…recorded three interceptions and had seven pass breakups…also spent some time as a punt and kick returner.

Personal: Born 4-12-91…majoring in communication studies…parents are Manasa and Mari Kikau.