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2026 Football Roster

35 Johnny Fano

  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 230
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Faga'alu, Tutuila, American Samoa
  • Highschool Samoana

Biography

2025 (Junior):
Played and started in each of the first two games of the season at defensive end... Overall, he played and started in three of the first four games of the season (final start at jack linebacker)... Just like his brother, Malotumau, Johnny had five total tackles and one tackle for loss on the year... Had two solo tackles in UTPB's season-opening upset win over No. 5 Central Oklahoma (Aug. 30)... Then had a season-high three total tackles (2 solo, 1 assisted) and added a tackle for loss at Adams State (Sept. 6).

Samoana (HS):
Was Second-Team All-Conference... Also played men's volleyball in high school.

Personal:
Brother, Malotumau (defensive lineman), transferred to UTPB from Culver-Stockton College the same time Johnny transferred to UTPB from New Mexico Military Institute.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 35

    2025Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 230 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2026Redshirt Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 230 lbs
    35