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Alameda Ta'amu NFL Draft Bio

Alameda Ta'amu (born August 23, 1990) is an American football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

Ta'amu attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington, where he was a two-way lineman and regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com. He also had success as a shot putter.

2008

Played in all 12 games as a true freshman starting 5 of them. Was one of 12 true freshman to see playing time. Racked up a season high 6 tackles versus UCLA. Finished the season with 21 tackles.

2009

Played in all 12 games starting 11 of them. Had a season high 5 tackles at Arizona State. Finished the season with 19 tackles, 4.5 for loss, and 2.5 sacks.

2010

Started all 13 games at defensive tackle in what would be his breakout season. Was a key factor in getting the Huskies back to a bowl game. Had a season high 7 tackles at Oregon which was then matched versus UCLA. Recorded a 10-yard sack and 14-yard fumble return during the Holiday Bowl. Finished the season with 39 tackles, 5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks. Earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 and won the L. Wait Rising Lineman of the Year award at the post-season banquet.

2011

Started all 13 games at one defensive tackle spot. Named a team captain prior to the start of the season. Earned honorable mention All-Pac-12. Had a good game vs. Washington State, totaling four tackles, two and a half for loss and two sacks. Had five tackles, one and a half for loss and half a sack in the win over Colorado. Two tackles for loss and a sack vs. Hawai'i. Five tackles vs. Eastern Washington. Two tackles in the Valero Alamo Bowl vs. Baylor. Named the L. Wait Rising Defensive Lineman of the Year award at the team's postseason banquet.

Draft Year: 2012 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Alameda Ta'amu

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Alameda Ta'amu	Defensive Tackle	6 ft 3 in	348 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
4	109	Pittsburgh Steelers	Washington	Kent, Washington, USA

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