Over two decades ago, Tui Alailefaleula was the Defensive Player of the Year while playing for the Bartlett Golden Bears. Now, son, Deuce, and nephew, Simeon, are eager to add to the family legacy.
“What got me into football was family. Our name is known around the state; all about football and everything. I got to keep the legacy going.”ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In 2000, Tui Alailefaleula dominated on the Alaska gridiron as the state’s No. 1 recruit with 90 tackles and 18 sacks for the Bartlett Golden Bears. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year before going on to play four years at Division I’s University of Washington.
The 6-foot-1, 280-pound defensive lineman has bursts of speed not seen often with players his size. And college programs are beginning to take notice, with Deuce already receiving four college offers, including some from Division I programs. And when Deuce isn’t shedding blocks, he’s making them on offense, often lining up as tight end, even catching a two-point conversion in Bartlett’s 32-13 win over South in Week 2.As a sophomore, Deuce was among the best in two different sports. Last fall, he was named the Cook Inlet Conference’s Defensive Lineman of the Year. This spring, he was Alaska’s top shot-putter, ultimately winning the state shot put title.
“What got me into football was family,” Simeon said. “Our last name is known all around the state; all about football and everything. I got to keep the legacy going.”
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