Missouri State

Honors

• MVFC All-Newcomer Team: 2021
• MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll: (Spring 2023)

2022
Played in 10 games in his second season with the Bears ... Had a viral 34-yard kickoff return in home win over No. 14 UT Martin (9/8/22) that set up a Bears TD five plays later with 35 seconds left in the half ... Also had a solid defensive effort vs. UTM that included a QB hurry ... Had a solo tackle in season opener at Central Arkansas (9/1/22) ... Assisted on a tackle in homecoming win over Western Illinois (10/29/22) ... Had a 15-yard kick return vs. Youngstown State (11/12/22) ... Named to MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Spring 2023 semester.

2021
Named to MVFC All-Newcomer Team in 2021 ... Excelled on special teams, returned kickoffs and played fullback position with action in all 12 games ... Recorded 8 total tackles on the season, including 2 key tackles at No. 7 Southern Illinois (11/6/21) and also had a pair of stops, including 2 tackles for loss and a sack at Dixie State (11/20/21) ... Had a 10-yard kickoff return in homecoming win over Indiana State (10/16/21).

High School
A California prep standout, Suliafu spent his senior season playing for coach Manny Douglas' Vikings at St. Bernard High in Playa del Rey, Calif. ... Earned CIF Division I All-State and All-Trinity League honors his junior year at Junipero Serra Catholic High for coach Pat Harlow ... Played his freshman year at Corona Centennial High for coach Matt Logan.

Personal
Siale Suliafu was born 6/22/02 in Pomona, Calif. ... Son of Tevita and Ilinanoa Suliafu of Ontario, Calif. ... Has seven siblings, including older brother, Ryan, who came to Missouri State for the 2020-21 ... Undecided on major.