Sam Fehoko Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii High School: Farrington Height / Weight: 5-11 / 236 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 04/04/1989 Major: Communication Studies

2007 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Redshirt season ... scout team member.

FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii ... an aggressive pass rusher named the 2006 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Hawaii after making 108 tackles (86 solo) and compiling a remarkable 22.5 sacks during his senior season ... named a Velocity/PrepStar Magazine All-American and ranked as the No. 5 defensive line prospect in the publication's West region ... a three-star recruit, rated the No. 3 overall player in the state on Rivals.com's Hawaii Top 20 for 2007 ... also the No. 22 defensive end in the nation according to Rivals ... had 77 tackles, including 20 for loss and 12 sacks as a junior in 2005 ... received a three-star rating from Scout.com and ranked as the site's No. 31 strongside linebacker in the country ... noted for his strength, he reportedly bench pressed 21 reps of 225 lbs .... marks the first player from Hawaii to have ever signed with Texas Tech out of high school ... chose Tech over Arkansas, Auburn, Oklahoma and San Diego State ... High School Coach: Randall Okimoto.

PERSONAL
Sam Fehoko ... born April 4, 1989, in Honolulu ... son of Linda and Vili Fehoko ... has an older brother, Whitley, and younger brothers, Vili and Breiden ... older brother, Whitley, is an offensive lineman at San Diego State ... has several relatives that have played professional football ... father, Vili, is the mascot at the University of Hawaii ... performs with his father at events when not in Lubbock ... majoring in communication studies.