Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Versatile lineman who is slated to start at strongside defensive end in 2015 … Capable of logging snaps at defensive end or nose guard and has performed well at both positions … Listed as the starter at strong-side defensive end heading into the season … Was one of the team’s top performers during spring practice … Has excellent size and athleticism … Former offensive guard who has improved himself greatly since moving to defense upon his arrival at Gardner-Webb … One of three defensive lineman on Gardner-Webb’s roster who played prep football on the island of American Samoa (O.J. Mau, P.J. Fuiamaono).

2014 at Gardner-Webb: Played in 10 games along the defensive line … Made 14 total tackles (eight solo), 2.5 tackles for loss (minus-11 yards) and had 1.0 quarterback sack (minus-9 yards) … Forced and recovered a fumble … Had a season-high four stops (three solo) at Liberty (10/25) … Made three solo stops and had a tackles for loss vs. No. 2 Coastal Carolina (11/1) … Had his best game in the season finale at Monmouth (11/22) … Made three tackles (two solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and had a sack … Forced and recovered a fumble on the sack vs. Monmouth. 2013 at GWU: Played in 10 games, primarily as the top reserve at nose guard … Finished with three total stops (one solo) on the season … Had one solo hit at Marshall (9/7) … Also had tackles against Point (Ga.) University (9/28) and No. 12 Charleston Southern (11/16).

Junior College: Played one season at Golden West (Calif.) College under Coach Nick Mitchell … Saw action in 10 games for the Rustlers on the offensive line in 2012 ... Redshirted as a freshman at Golden West.

High School: Standout two-way lineman at Samoana High under Coach Cyrus Paopao … Samoana, one of the island’s premier programs, is the alma mater of current NFL players Domata Peko (Bengals), Isaac Sopoaga (49ers) and Matt Toeaina (Bears) ... Full name is Phillip Eneliko Fata.