UTAH: Originally signed with Utah in 2012 before leaving on a church mission … returned to school and the team spring semester of 2015 … 460-pound bench press is best on team. 2016–Played in two games on offense (UCLA, Washington). 2015–Redshirt was sidelined with an injury.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-state offensive lineman (2010-11) will play defensive tackle at Utah … anchored a line at East High (Utah) that produced four 1,000-yard rushers from 2010-11 ... also lettered in basketball and track and field … 2011 Utah 4A state shot put champion (50-03.25).
PERSONAL: Son of Vaha and Siupeli Vainuku … only child … cousin Sione Pouha played for the Utes and the N.Y. Jets and is now a Utah student-assistant coach … served an LDS church mission in Oakland, Calif. … has not declared a major … full name is Ofalotu Hevaha Vainuku (pronounced vy-ee-new-koo).