University of Idaho Athletics

2020:  Falaniko saw brief action in 1 game (Oregon) as a reserve outside linebacker and special teams player as a junior in 2020, but did not make a tackle.

2019:  Falaniko saw action as a backup outside and inside linebacker and on special teams as a sophomore in 2019.  Overall while appearing in 11 games in 2019 (all but Colorado and Oregon), he had 12 tackles, including 1.5 for losses of 3 yards (with 0.5 sack for 1 yard), and he recovered a fumble.  He was moved from outside linebacker in 2019 spring practice.

He had a fumble recovery against Fresno State, 2 tackles against Stanford and Utah, 3 tackles (0.5 sack) against Arizona, 2 tackles at Arizona State, 1 tackle at California and 2 tackles (1 for a loss) against UCLA.

2018:  Falaniko appeared in 4 games (UNLV, Arizona, Oregon State, Notre Dame) at outside linebacker and on special teams as a sophomore in 2018, allowing him to redshirt.  Overall in 2018, he had 1 tackle (against UNLV).  He suffered a shoulder injury prior to the Stanford game and missed 2 games (Stanford, Texas), then had a concussion against Oregon State that sidelined him for the California and UCLA games.

2017:  Falaniko served as a backup outside linebacker and played on special teams as a first-year freshman in 2017.  Overall in 2017 while appearing in 12 games (all but Texas and Colorado), he had 6 tackles.  He had 2 tackles against both California and Colorado.  He was also able to play inside linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL:  He made 2016 Prep Star All-West Region, All-American Samoa High School Athletic Association first team and MVP of the All Poly Camp as a senior linebacker and wide receiver at Leone High in Pago Pago, American Samoa.  As a junior in 2015, he was All-American Samoa High School Athletic Association first team and Fa’asamoa Initiative Outstanding Football Student-Athlete.