5. Growing up in New Zealand as one of 10 siblings, what was the best part about having so many brothers and sisters?
“Being able to play football against them. I have three brothers, and we would always play football together and tackle each other. In high school, I was also the oldest at the house so being a good role model for my siblings was important to me.”
6. If you had to recommend a Tongan dish, which would it be?
“My mom’s kapapulu supo. It is corn beef from New Zealand that is made a certain way with gravy and white rice. You just mix it all together and it becomes one of the best dishes.”
7. What is an upcoming trip that you are looking forward to going on?
“A trip back to New Zealand. I came to the United States when I was about three, and I’ve never been back since, but I am planning on a trip next year. I definitely need to stop by and see my family out there. One of my brothers and my grandma are still out there, and I just hope to see them one day.”
8. Are there any players that you modeled your game after?
“I wouldn’t say modeled my game after, but I did have a couple running backs that I loved watching growing up. Marshawn Lynch, Le’Veon Bell, and for sure Barry Sanders.”
9. What has been your favorite stadium to play in?
“Albertson Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Gotta love the blue turf.”
10. If you are on long plane ride, where are you sitting and who are you sitting with?
“Definitely the window seat. On the way to Green Bay, it was Christian Haynes, so that might be my seat buddy all year.”
11. Who was on your first NFL jersey?
“I never had an NFL jersey growing up. I had actually never even been to an NFL game until I actually played in one, which i