Zephaniah Maea

Iowa State

Oct 11 (Sat)

1:30 PM

Position:
Inside Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
235
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Las Vegas, Nev.
High School:
Liberty

HIGH SCHOOL—A three-star recruit by the recruiting services … 247 Sports lists him as the No. 7 player in Nevada and No. 43 inside linebacker nationally … In the 247 Composite, he’s listed as the No. 7 player in Nevada, No. 53 inside linebacker national and is nationally ranked … ESPN lists him as the No. 9 player in the state of Nevada and No. 40 inside linebacker nationally … Rivals lists him as the No. 10 player in Nevada … He was a four-year member of the varsity team at Liberty for coach Richard Muraco … In his career, Liberty posted a 28-12 record and he totaled 208 tackles, including 88 solo stops, 11 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass break-up … His team did not play in 2020 due to COVID-19 … As a junior Liberty won the Nevada 4A State Championship with a 10-5 record … He totaled 95 tackles, 33 solo, with one sack and two forced fumbles … On offense, he scored two touchdowns in his three rushing attempts … His sophomore season, Liberty was 7-5 and he totaled 56 tackles, 29 solo, with eight tackles for a loss including three sacks and one pass break-up … His freshman season he helped LIberty to an 11-2 record and he had 57 tackles, 26 solo stops, with 1.5 sacks.

ACADEMICS—He is interested in studying Criminal Justice or Film Studies at Colorado.

PERSONAL—He was born August 19, 2003, in Honolulu, Hawai’i … His parents are Bethel Tasi and Ronnie Maea … He has four younger siblings, Zachariah, Zelae, Zorian, Zoriah … He dreams of playing in the NFL … After his playing career is over, he is interested in becoming a police officer or filming movies … He has a cousin, Malaesala Aumavae, who plays football at Oregon, and another cousin, Palaie Gaoteote, who plays at USC … He enjoys spending time with his family and playing games … He has volunteered at his church at their annual Halloween party.