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Following a year of transition and improvement for Ako Poti, he is looking to become a bigger contributor on the offensive line this season. He enrolled at Penn State in January 2007 after spending three semesters at San Francisco Community College, near his hometown. Poti was an All-America tackle at SFCC and saw time at guard and tackle in his first season as a Nittany Lion. He likely will battle Lou Eliades for the top reserve spot at right tackle behind returning starter Dennis Landolt. Poti has good size, skills and strength and will have an opportunity to earn a more prominent role on the O-Line in 2008.
2007 Junior Season
Poti enrolled at Penn State in January 2007. He was the top reserve to Dennis Landolt at right tackle and played in the wins over Florida International, Buffalo, Wisconsin and Temple.
High School And Junior College
Poti lettered in football and track and field at Jefferson HS in Daly City, Calif. He was the team captain his senior year and earned all-conference, team MVP, and the school's Athlete-of-the-Year honors, playing offensive tackle and defensive end. He threw the discus and shot put for the track and field team. At San Francisco Community College, Poti was team captain. He also earned all-conference, all-state, and All-America honors at tackle.
Personal
Full name is Isaako Kilifi Poti III. He has two sisters, Diuyano and Autumn. His father, Issako, played football at the University of Utah from 1983-87. Prior to coming to Penn State, Poti attended San Francisco Community College for three semesters. He is pursuing a degree in recreation, park and tourism management. Born February 10, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
