Central Washington University Athletics

2021: Appeared in 10 games for the Wildcats … had 5 or more tackles twice, with a season-high 9 stops at eastern Washington … recorded season’s only sack in home win against Simon Fraser … recovered a fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown against Lincoln.

Before CWU: Spent the 2020 season at Gannon University in Erie, Pa. … played in all four games for the Golden Knights, making two starts … finished third on the team with 25 tackles, including 12 solo … ranked second in the country with two blocked kicks on the year … notched an interception in the season-ending overtime victory over Mercyhurst, and added two breakups for three total passes defended on the season … also posted a season-high 10 tackles against the Lakers … spent three seasons at Gavilan Junior College in Gilroy, Calif. … in 17 career games at GJC, recorded 77 tackles, 2 interceptions and 11 pass breakups.
 
High School: 2017 graduate of Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif. … coached by Eric Perry.
 
Personal: Son of Erik and Michelle Wiitanen … born April 8 … has two brothers (Hojun, Daniel) and one sister (Jayde) … Pre-Med major.