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Ika joined the LSU Tigers as an early enrollee in January 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_2541f81d-f95e-5e97-be6f-3dc057b8ff76.html|title=‘He’s pretty good, huh?’ LSU early enrollees Derek Stingley and Siaki Ika breakout in spring game|website=[[NOLA.com]]|date=July 22, 2019|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> He played in 13 games as part of the Tigers' defensive line rotation during his freshman year as the Tigers won the [[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wacotrib.com/sports/college/baylor/i-m-built-for-it-baylors-ika-making-big-impact-up-front-for-defense/article_1cb8139a-f9eb-11eb-869b-33cecd289285.html|title=Baylor's Ika making big impact up front for defense|work=[[Waco Tribune-Herald]]|date=August 10, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> Ika entered the NCAA transfer portal after playing in the first three games of his sophomore season in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_20e0bddc-43c0-11eb-a9f6-531aac62ac7f.html|title=Former LSU defensive tackle Siaki 'Apu' Ika announces transfer to Baylor|work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> |
Ika joined the LSU Tigers as an early enrollee in January 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_2541f81d-f95e-5e97-be6f-3dc057b8ff76.html|title=‘He’s pretty good, huh?’ LSU early enrollees Derek Stingley and Siaki Ika breakout in spring game|website=[[NOLA.com]]|date=July 22, 2019|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> He played in 13 games as part of the Tigers' defensive line rotation during his freshman year as the Tigers won the [[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wacotrib.com/sports/college/baylor/i-m-built-for-it-baylors-ika-making-big-impact-up-front-for-defense/article_1cb8139a-f9eb-11eb-869b-33cecd289285.html|title=Baylor's Ika making big impact up front for defense|work=[[Waco Tribune-Herald]]|date=August 10, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> Ika entered the NCAA transfer portal after playing in the first three games of his sophomore season in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_20e0bddc-43c0-11eb-a9f6-531aac62ac7f.html|title=Former LSU defensive tackle Siaki 'Apu' Ika announces transfer to Baylor|work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> |
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Ika ultimately transferred to Baylor. He also considered offers from Utah, Oregon, BYU, and Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/baylor/Article/Siaki-Ika-transfer-from-LSU-Tigers-to-Baylor-Bears-nose-tackle-Dave-Aranda-Dennis-Johnson-157545303/|title=BREAKING: Baylor picks up transfer Siaki Ika|first=Tim|last=Watkins|website=[[247Sports.com]]|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> Ika recorded 24 tackles with six tackles for loss and four sacks in his first season at Baylor and was named the [[Big 12 Conference]] Defensive Newcomer of the Year and second team All-Big 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/baylor-bears/2022/08/19/10-key-baylor-players-to-know-in-2022-returning-o-line-d-line-alleviates-concerns/|title=10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Reassuring trenches|work=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|date=August 19, 2022|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> |
Ika ultimately transferred to Baylor for the 2021 season. He also considered offers from Utah, Oregon, BYU, and Georgia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/baylor/Article/Siaki-Ika-transfer-from-LSU-Tigers-to-Baylor-Bears-nose-tackle-Dave-Aranda-Dennis-Johnson-157545303/|title=BREAKING: Baylor picks up transfer Siaki Ika|first=Tim|last=Watkins|website=[[247Sports.com]]|date=December 21, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> Ika recorded 24 tackles with six tackles for loss and four sacks in his first season at Baylor and was named the [[Big 12 Conference]] Defensive Newcomer of the Year and second team All-Big 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/baylor-bears/2022/08/19/10-key-baylor-players-to-know-in-2022-returning-o-line-d-line-alleviates-concerns/|title=10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Reassuring trenches|work=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|date=August 19, 2022|access-date=August 24, 2022}}</ref> |
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| Position | Defensive Tackle |
| Class | Junior |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 358 lb (162 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | East High School (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
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Siaki Ika is an American football defensive tackle who currently plays for the Baylor Bears. He previously played at LSU.
Early life and high school
Ika grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended East High School. He initially committed to play college football at BYU, but later re-opened his recruitment.[1] Ika ultimately committed to play at LSU over offers from Florida, Oregon, USC, and Utah.[2]
College career
Ika joined the LSU Tigers as an early enrollee in January 2019.[3] He played in 13 games as part of the Tigers' defensive line rotation during his freshman year as the Tigers won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.[4] Ika entered the NCAA transfer portal after playing in the first three games of his sophomore season in 2020.[5]
Ika ultimately transferred to Baylor for the 2021 season. He also considered offers from Utah, Oregon, BYU, and Georgia.[6] Ika recorded 24 tackles with six tackles for loss and four sacks in his first season at Baylor and was named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year and second team All-Big 12.[7]
References
- ^ "East's Siaki Ika is Utah's biggest recruit as Alabama, Washington, Utah and USC fight for his signature". The Salt Lake Tribune. August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ Nemec, Andrew (December 19, 2018). "Siaki Ika, 4-star all-American DT, commits to LSU Tigers over Oregon Ducks, others". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "'He's pretty good, huh?' LSU early enrollees Derek Stingley and Siaki Ika breakout in spring game". NOLA.com. July 22, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Baylor's Ika making big impact up front for defense". Waco Tribune-Herald. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Former LSU defensive tackle Siaki 'Apu' Ika announces transfer to Baylor". The Advocate. December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ Watkins, Tim (December 21, 2021). "BREAKING: Baylor picks up transfer Siaki Ika". 247Sports.com. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Reassuring trenches". The Dallas Morning News. August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
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