Kyle Peko

OVERVIEW

2015 (SENIOR)

Played and started all 12 games
Recorded 45 tackles including 4.5 tackles-for-loss and 2.0 sacks
Registered sacks against San Jose State and at Oregon
Blocked a PAT at California and a field goal at Oregon
Was one of 12 players to participate in a special forces leadership development program at Camp Williams in Utah
Named Pac-12 Honorable Mention

2014 (JUNIOR)

Transferred to Oregon State in September of 2014 with two years to play two seasons
Deemed ineligible for the season by the NCAA, but allowed to practice throughout the fall

CERRITOS CC

Listed as the No. 52 top junior college prospect in the nation after 2012 by Rivals
Recorded 46 tackles, including 11.5 tackles-for-loss and three sacks as a sophomore
Registered 39 tackles, including eight quarterback sacks as a freshman

LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL

Two-time All-CIF and first team All-Freeway League selection
Earned the league’s Lineman of the Year two years in a row
Three-time all-area selection and the team won the CIF Championship as a sophomore
Named the team’s Rookie of the Year as a sophomore

PERSONAL

Born July 23, 1993 in La Habra, Calif.
Was married to Giuliana Landini in December of 2014
Became a father to Kai in June 2015
Son of Puna and Michelle Peko
Has one sister, Kayla
Cousin, Domata Peko, plays defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL
Cousin, Tupe Peko, played for the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts
Enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing card games and video games
Majoring in human development and family sciences