BOWLING GREEN, Ohio –The Bowling Green football program has added 15 transfers for the 2025 football season, according to football head coach Scot Loeffler. All 15 have signed grant-in-aid with BGSU.

BGSU welcomes defensive lineman Collins Acheampong (UCLA), tight end Arlis Boardingham (Florida), safety Jay'Quan Bostic (Toledo), cornerback Mayes Doggan (Northwest Missouri State), cornerback Jordan Dunbar (Kansas State), CB JoJo Johnson (Indiana), tight end Jyrin Johnson (Texas Southern), offensive lineman Andrew Kilfoyl (South Florida), inside linebacker Gideon Lampron (Dayton), quarterback Justin Lamson (Stanford), running back Chris McMillian (Northeast Mississippi CC), wide receiver Allen Middleton (Southern Illinois), defensive lineman Marcus Moore Jr. (Akron), wide receiver Brennan Ridley (Hampton) and inside linebacker Sefa Saipaia (Ferris State).

Acheampong (Cape Coast, Ghana) spent the 2024 season at UCLA and the 2023 season at Miami without playing in any games. Was a consensus four-star recruit out of Santa Margarita Catholic in Southern California. He has three years of eligibility.

Boardingham (Van Nuys, Calif.) spent the last three years at Florida. He was a FWAA Freshman All-American in 2023 after making 26 receptions for 289 yards and four touchdowns for the Gators. Caught 44 passes for 417 yards and six touchdowns in his Florida career. Was a four-star recruit out of Birmingham High School.

Bostic (Cincinnati, Ohio) spent the 2024 season at Toledo, but didn't appear in any games. He is a two-time All-Ohio pick out of Robert A. Taft High School in Cincinnati where he played cornerback, safety, and wide receiver.

Doggan (Bloomington, Ill.) spent the last three seasons at Northwest Missouri State where he appeared in 23 career games over the last two seasons. Doggan had career highs in tackles (24), passes defended (5), forced fumbles (1), and interceptions (1) in 2024.

Dunbar (Tarrytown, N.Y.) spent the 2024 season at Kansas State where he appeared in eight games. Prior to his season at Kansas State, Dunbar was an All-C-USA performer at Rice where he spent the 2020-23 seasons.

JoJo Johnson (Merrillville, Ind.) appeared in 16 career games at Indiana over the past two seasons. Originally attending Notre Dame out of Merrillville High School, Johnson suffered an injury during freshman season and attended Iowa Western Community College in 2022.

Jyrin Johnson (Gonzales, La.) appeared in 34 career games over five seasons at Texas Southern. Caught 104 passes for 1,224 yards and seven touchdowns during his career at Texas Southern. Johnson was named All-SWAC in 2021 after making 32 catches for 467 yards and three scores.

Kilfoyl (Tampa, Fla.) spent four seasons at South Florida and appeared in 28 career games with 13 starts. All his starts came at left guard, and he saw 1,018 career snaps on the offensive line for the Bulls with most time at left guard. Also saw time at right guard and left tackle.

Lampron (LaGrange, Ohio) was an FCS All-American in 2024 at Dayton after notching 99 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 2024, while also blocking two kicks, forcing two fumbles, and recovering two more. His 6.5 sacks were tied for No. 5 in all of FCS among linebackers in 2024. Appeared in 24 career games for Dayton from 2022-24 and posted 150 tackles, 27.5 TFLs, and 7.5 sacks for his career.

Lamson (El Dorado Hills, Calif.) spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Stanford. Part of a two-quarterback system, he appeared in 24 games with four starts. In two years, Lamson passed for 804 yards, passed for four touchdowns, rushed for 428 yards, and 13 scores. His eight rushing touchdowns in 2024 are a Stanford single-season program record by a Stanford quarterback and ranked No. 12 nationally among quarterbacks from non-option offensive teams.

McMillian (Fort Valley, Ga.) spent the last two years at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Miss. In 18 career games, he rushed 148 times for 593 yards and three scores. McMillian attended Peach County High School where he helped PCHS to a region championship in 2022.

Middleton (Mascoutah, Ill.) spent the last two years at Southern Illinois and is coming off a 2024 season where he caught 32 passes for 422 receiving yards and two scores. Middleton is an all-state performer out of Mascoutah High School.

Moore Jr. (Massillon, Ohio) comes to BGSU from Akron where he spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He appeared in 19 career games for the Zips, including all 12 in 2024. Moore posted 39 career tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery. Moore attended Massillon Washington High School.

Ridley (Richmond, Va.) was an FCS Freshman All-American at Hampton in 2024 after leading the Pirates with 50 receptions for 596 yards and four touchdowns. Ridley helped Trinity Episcopal High School to two VISAA state championships in 2022 and 2023.

Saipaia (Fort Collins, Colo.) was part of three NCAA DII national titles at Ferris State (2021, 2022, 2024) where he notched 155 career tackles. He recorded 93 stops, 8.0 TFLs, and 2.0 sacks during the 2024 title run. Saipaia led Ferris State with eight tackles and 1.0 TFL in the 2024 NCAA DII title game against Valdosta State. Saipaia played high school football in Ohio at Canton McKinley High School where he was a first-team All-Ohio selection in 2019 while also being teammates with BGSU 2024 consensus All-American Harold Fannin Jr.
 
Collins Acheampong (ATCH-ee-ahm-pong) 
DL • 6-7 • 275 
Cape Coast, Ghana • Santa Margarita Catholic HS (Calif.)/UCLA 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2024 season at UCLA and the 2023 season at Miami 
• Did not appear in any games for the Bruins or Hurricanes  
• Earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for winter and spring quarters at UCLA 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played defensive end and tight end at Santa Margarita Catholic for head coach Anthony Rouzier 
• Consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals 
• Checked in as No. 154 overall player nationally in 247Sports Composite Rankings 
• Listed as No. 19 defensive lineman in country in 247Sports Composite Rankings 
• Rated No. 165 overall in nation in ESPN300 
• Ranked as No. 24 defensive end nationally by ESPN 
• Selected to Under Armour All-America Game 
• Totaled 14 tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks in four games played as senior. 
• Also played basketball 
• Played football as a freshman at Fairmont Prep (Anaheim, Calif.) in 2019, which disbanded its football program because of the coronavirus pandemic. Notched 51 tackles, 15 TFLs, nine sacks and one fumble recovery 
• Graduated for same high school as former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer 

HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played wide receiver and defensive end at Birmingham High School for head coach Jim Rose 
• Ranked a four-star prospect and No. 30 overall in the state of California by 247Sports 
• The No. 20 athlete in the Class of 2022 according to 247Sports 
• Recorded 43 receptions for 836 yards, 23 total touchdowns and 67 tackles his senior year 
• Helped Birmingham High School reach the 2021 CIF Division 3-A Championship 
• Named the 2021 High School Football Back of the Year by the Los Angeles Times 
• Graduated with 147 career receptions for 2,511 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns 
• Also played safety, punted and returned kicks during his career at Birmingham 

PERSONAL 
• Son of Kim and Don Boardingham 
• Has an older sister, Naiah 
• Father, Don, is a track coach at Birmingham High School 
• Sister, Naiah did jumps on the track & field teams at Cal State Fullerton and Nevada  
• Sister, Naiah, was part of Cal State Fullerton's 2019 Big West Outdoor Track Championship and in 2021 was the first CSUF female athlete to win the long jump at the Big West Championship 

Jay'Quan Bostic 
S • 6-2 • 185 
Cincinnati, Ohio • Robert A. Taft HS/Toledo 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2024 season Toledo and did not play in any games 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played cornerback, safety and wide receiver at Robert A. Taft High School for head coach Tyler Williams  
• Two-time first-team All-Ohio honoree 
• In 2002 as a junior he notched six interceptions while adding 16 catches for 332 yards and six touchdowns  
• Also attended Woodward High School where he played some quarterback in 2021 as well as a defensive back. Threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore and picked off a pass on defense 
 
Mayes Doggan 
CB • 6-2 • 195 
Bloomington, Ill. • Normal Community HS/Northwest Missouri State 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons at Northwest Missouri State  
• Appeared in 23 career games 
• Notched 29 career tackles, six passes defended and one interception during career 
• Had career highs in tackles (24), passes defended (5), forced fumbles (1) and interceptions (1) in 2024 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played defensive back at Normal Community High School for head coach Jason Dregnwitz 
• Second-team all-conference 
• Selected to play in the Illinois Shrine Bowl 
• Also competed in track and field 
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of LaToya and Kevin Doggan 
 
Jordan Dunbar 
CB • 6-1 • 195 
Tarrytown, N.Y. • Iona Prep/Kansas State 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2024 season at Kansas State where he appeared in eight games and notched three tackles and one pass breakup 
• Played at Rice from 2020-23, which included a redshirt season in 2023 
• Appeared in 25 career games with 21 starts at Rice 
• Named to the C-USA All-Freshman honors in 2021 when he led C-USA freshmen and tied for fourth overall with nine pass breakups 
• Earned All-Conference USA honorable mention honors in 2022 after making 25 tackles and 10 pass breakups for the Owls 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played corner back at Iona Prep for head coach Joe Spagnolo 
• Helped Iona Prep to an 8-1 record and a trip to the semifinals of the New York Catholic High School League AAA state playoffs as a senior 
• Earned all-league honors as a senior after compiling 44 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 12 pass breakups 
• Came away with 71 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 25 pass breakups in his career 
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of Juliet Armstrong and Jerome Dunbar 
• Father, Jerome, played basketball at Albany State, while his mother, Juliet, ran track at Harvard 
• Cousin of Jo-Lonn Dunbar, who played at Boston College and for eight seasons in the NFL with the Saints and the Rams

JoJo Johnson 

CB • 6-0 • 185 
Merrillville, Ind. • Merrillville HS/Indiana 

PREVIOUS SCHOOL 

• Appeared in 16 career games at Indiana over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Amassed 13 career tackles and one passe defended for the Hoosiers 

• Made collegiate debut against Ohio State in 2023 on special teams  

• Tallied a career-high five tackles against Purdue in 2023 

• Appeared in all 12 games in 2023 and four games during Indiana's College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 

• Attended Iowa Western CC in 2022 where he appeared in nine games 

• Totaled 16 tackles, 14 solo stops, intercepted three passes and broke up two passes for Iowa Western CC 

• Picked off the first pass of his career in the victory at Highland CC 
• Collected a career-high five stops in the win at Northwest Mississippi CC 
• Spent the 2021 season redshirting at Notre Dame after missing the season with a lower extremity injury 

HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played wide receiver and defensive back at Merrillville High School for head coach Brad Seiss 

• Ranked the No. 47 athlete nationally by 247Sports 

• Rated the No. 78 player regionally and the No. 11 player in Indiana by ESPN 

• All-state selection guided Merrillville to the state semifinals his senior campaign 

• Posted eight tackles with one fumble recovery 

• Added 47 receptions for 878 yards and 10 touchdowns 

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals 

PERSONAL 

• Son of Kiededa Ray and Henry Johnson 

• Has four siblings, Jada, Ariaona, Camryn and Jordyn 

Jyrin Johnson 
TE • 6-4 • 225 
Gonzales, La. • East Ascension HS/Texas Southern 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Appeared in 34 career games over five seasons at Texas Southern 
• Has one year of eligibility at BGSU 
• Caught 104 career passes for 1,224 yards and seven touchdowns in his career 
• Named second-team All-SWAC in 2021 after making 32 catches for 467 yards and three scores 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played tight end at East Ascension High School for head coach Darnell Lee 
• Named all-district twice 
• Team captain  
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of Latatia and Terrance Johnson  
• Has three brothers, Jayvin Johnson, Trey Yarbrough and Kasdan Oliver 
• Has one sister, Dominique Johnson 
• Biggest influence is his father for teaching him the importance of discipline and structure  
• Career ambition is to own a successful business  
 
Andrew Kilfoyl 
OL • 6-5 • 335 
Tampa, Fla. • Gaither HS/South Florida 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the last four seasons at South Florida and appeared in 28 career games with 13 career starts, including six in 2024 and seven in 2023. All his starts have come at left guard 
• Saw time 1,018 career snaps on the offensive line for the Bulls 
• Recorded 460 snaps in 2024, including 427 on the offensive line. 
• Most of his 2024 snaps came at left guard, while he saw a few snaps at right guard and left tackle 
• Notched 602 snaps in 2023, including 576 snaps at left guard. 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played offensive line at Gaither High School for head coach Kirk Karsen 
• As a senior in 2020, helped Gaither go 11-1 and make an appearance in the Class 6A, Region 2 final 
• Helped offense average 304.2 yards/game and post 3,346 total yards 
• As a junior, played both left tackle and right guard while registering 10 pancake blocks and helping Gaither (12-2) reach the Class 6A state semifinals 
• 2020 was only his second year of playing 11-on-11 football 
• Transferred from Academy at the Lakes, which played eight-man football 
• Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout 
• Ranked No. 150 on the ESPN 300 top offensive tackles list for 2021 recruits 
• No. 155 on 247Sports' 2021 top offensive tackle recruits composite list 
 
Gideon Lampron 
ILB • 6-0 • 220 
LaGrange, Ohio • Keystone HS/Dayton 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons at Dayton 
• Redshirted the 2022 season 
• Named a first-team FCS All-American by the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation in 2024 
• Also named a second-team FCS All-American by FCS Football Central and a third-team FCS All-American by Stats Perform and Phil Steele 
• Was the most productive player on a Dayton team that has allowed fewest yards (242.9), the fewest passing yards (122.9) and the fewest first downs (12.9) in all of FCS football in 2024 
• Tied for No. 1 in FCS in tackles in the backfield (2.1 per game), while his 23.5 TFLs rank No. 2 
• Nationally, tied for sixth in blocked kicks (two total), tied for 13th in fumbles recovered (two total) and tied for 25th in solo tackles (5.1 per game) 
• Led UD, and was sixth in the Pioneer Football League, in total tackles (9.0). 
• Named first-team All-Pioneer Football League after notching 99 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 2024, while also blocking two kicks, forcing two fumbles and recovering two more  
• His 6.5 sacks were tied for No. 5 in all of FCS among linebackers in 2024 
• Appeared in 24 career games for Dayton and posted 150 tackles, 27.5 TFLs and 7.5 sacks for his career 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played running back and linebacker at Keystone High School for head coach Don Griswold 
•  Was a four-year varsity letterwinner              
• Three-time first-team all-conference 
• Three-time Lorain County Defensive Player of the Year 
• Three-time all-state 
• Finalist for Ohio Mr. Football 
• In his career, ran for 3,150 yards, scored 41 TD, had 350 tackles, 19 sacks and three interceptions 
• Two-year letterman in track 
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of Jennifer and Marty Lampron 
• Has a brother, Gabe 
• His middle name is ESPN  
 
Justin Lamson 
QB • 6-2 • 215 
El Dorado Hills, Calif. • Oak Ridge HS/Stanford 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Stanford where he appeared in 24 career games with four career starts 
• In two years at Stanford he passed for 804 yards and passed for four touchdowns 
• Also rushed for 428 yards and 13 touchdowns 
• Amassed 1,232 total yards and 17 total touchdowns in his Stanford career 
• Led Stanford with eight rushing touchdowns in 2024 which was tied for No. 12 in the nation among quarterbacks from non-option offensive teams 
• The eight rushing touchdowns in 2024 are a Stanford single-season record for a quarterback 
• Went 38-88 in the air for 504 yards while carrying the ball 120 times for 334 yards and five rushing touchdowns in 2023 
• He led Stanford in carries and rushing touchdowns in 2023 and his 120 carries were the second most in the Pac-12 by a quarterback 
• Also spend the 2021 and 2022 seasons at Syracuse but didn't appear in any games. 
• Member of the SU Athletic Director's Honor Roll all four semesters 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played quarterback at Oak Ridge High School for head coach Eric Cavaliere 
• A top 20 dual-threat quarterback by 247Sports 
• Top 50 prospect out of California 
• Totaled 3,576 yards and 29 touchdowns to lead his team to a Sac-Joaquin section championship as a junior 
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and enrolling at Syracuse as an early enrollee, did not play a senior spring football season at Oak Ridge 
• 2019 NorCal Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2019 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year 
• Also played basketball in high school 
 
 PERSONAL 
• Son of Lisa and Jeff Lamson 
• Father, Jeff, played at Washington State and with the Seahawks 
• Mother was a 49ers cheerleader 
• Has one brother, Colton 
• Brother, Colton, played at UC Davis and in the CFL 
• Born in Mountain View, Calif. 

Chris McMillian 
RB • 5-10 • 190 
Fort Valley, Ga. • Peach County HS/Northeast Mississippi CC 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2023 and 2024 season at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Miss. 
• In 18 career games he rushed 148 times for 593 yards and three touchdowns 
• Rushed 87 times for 321 yards and a score in 2024 
• Rushed 61 times for 272 yards and two touchdowns in 2023 
• Caught 20 career passes for 180 yards and one touchdown, while returning four kicks for 99 yards (24.8 YPR)  
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played running back and safety at Peach County High School for head coach Chad Campbell 
• As a junior he rushed for 715 yards and seven touchdowns, while also making 13 receptions for 171 yards and a score 
• Helped Peach County to a region championship in 2022 
• Rushed 34 times for 228 yards in the first round of the state playoffs in 2022 
• Also played basketball  
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of Latisha Hicks and Jimmy McMillian  
• Has one brother, Devonte and one sister, Nique 
 
Allen Middleton 
WR • 5-11 • 195 
Mascoutah, Ill. • Mascoutah HS/Southern Illinois 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Southern Illinois 
• Appeared in 14 career games, including four in 2023 to retain redshirt 
• Notched 36 career receptions for 467 receiving yards and three touchdowns 
• Caught 32 passes for 422 receiving yards and two scores in 2024 
• Rushed 25 times for 152 yards in 2024 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner at Mascoutah High School for head coach Aaron Hilgendorf  
• Named All-State in 2022 as a multi-threat WR/DB/KR 
• A two-time, unanimous First-Team All- Conference selection 
• In 23 varsity games, recorded 108 receptions, 1,916 receiving yards, 3,405 all-purpose Yards, 35 touchdowns and 126 tackles 
• Had eight, 100-yard receiving games 
• Helped his team to three playoff appearances, advancing to the semifinals, quarterfinals and one Sweet 16 appearance 
• A National Honor Society member, a two-time Academic All-State selection and a WSIU Top Teen 
• The Student Council class president, and member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and First Priorit 
• Also participated in basketball and track & Field, and was an All-Conference long jumper and State Qualifier in the 4x100
 
PERSONAL 
• Son of Comica and Timothy Middleton 
• Has an older brother 
• Is a military child who was born in Okinawa, Japan  
 
Marcus Moore Jr. 
DL • 6-2 • 310 
Massillon, Ohio • Massillon Washington HS/Akron 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Akron 
• Appeared in 19 career games for the Zips, including all 12 in 2024 
• Comes to BGSU with 39 career tackles, 3.5 TFLs and one fumble recovery 
• Made eight starts in 2024 for the Zips as he posted 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL and one fumble recovery 
• His lone TFL in 2024 came against Bowling Green 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played offensive and defensive line at Massillon Washington High School for head coach Nate Moore 
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports 
• Ranked as a Top 90 player in Ohio by 247Sports  
• Recorded 21 tackles, including seven solo stops as a senior 
• Posted 48 tackles, including 17 solo stops and 2.5 sacks over his final two campaigns 
  
PERSONAL 
• Son of Tiffany Gooden and Marcus Moore Sr.  
 
Brennan Ridley 
WR • 5-11 • 175 
Richmond, Va. • Trinity Episcopal HS/Hampton 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Spent the 2024 season at Hampton 
• Named a Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American 
•  Was Hampton's leading receiver in 2024 after catching 50 passes for 596 yards and four touchdowns 
• Had his best game of the 2024 season against nationally ranked Rhode Island when he hauled in eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns 
• Was on the Stats Perform 2024 Jerry Rice Award Watch List, which honors the FCS Freshman Player of the Year  
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played wide receiver at Trinity Episcopal High School for head coach Sam Mickens 
• Recorded 58 receptions for 750 yards and 14 touchdowns over the course of his time at Trinity Episcopal High 
• Finished with 19 carries and 120 yards and a touchdown 
• Helped the team win two Virginia state championships (2022 and 2023) 
• Also played baseball at Trinity Episcopal 
 
Sefa Saipaia (Sy-puh-EE-uh) 
ILB • 5-11 • 230 
Fort Collins, Colo. • Canton McKinley HS (OH)/Ferris State 
 
PREVIOUS SCHOOL 
• Appeared in 38 career games over the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons at Ferris State, helping the Bulldogs win the 2022 and 2024 NCAA DII national titles  
• Redshirted the 2021 season when Ferris State also won the NCAA DII national title  
• Notched 155 career tackles at Ferris State, including 93 in 2024 
• Recorded 8.0 TFLs and 2.0 sacks in 2024 
• Was named a D2 Elite 100 All-America "Squad" member in 2024 
• 2024 Don Hansen NCAA DII Football All-America Honorable Mention  
• Led FSU with eight tackles and 1.0 TFL in the 2024 NCAA DII title game against Valdosta State 
• Earned first-team All-GLIAC honors in 2024 
 
HIGH SCHOOL 
• Played both linebacker and running back at Canton McKinley High School for head coach Dan Reardon and Marcus Wattley 
• Chosen as a first-team All-Ohio selection in Division I as a senior in 2019 by The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association 
• Helped his team win the Federal League title and reach the second round of the state playoffs 
• Made 75 total tackles, including 53 solo stops, to go with seven tackles for loss during the regular season 
• Saw action as both a middle and outside linebacker in his prep career after moving to Canton from Colorado 
• Garnered Northeast Inland District kudos 
• Received all-county recognition in track and field 
• Two-Time All-Stark County first team honoree on the gridiron 
• Tabbed as one of MaxPreps' Top 100 Under The Radar prep players in the country 
• Played high school football with former BGSU Falcon Consensus All-American, Harold Fannin Jr. 
 
PERSONAL  
• Son of Ruby Ann and Blaine Saipaia 
• Father, Blaine Saipaia, played college football at Colorado State and spent eight years on various NFL rosters, including the Raiders, Rams and Lions 
• Brother, Alefosio, played football at Navy and Ferris State 
• Uncle, Davis Myashiro-Saipaia, played football at Oregon 
• Cousin, Tiai Salanoa, played football at Montana State 
• Cousins, Lahni and Leah Salanoa, both attended Hawai'i where they were members of the women's basketball team