Tali Ena

Tali Ena

Player Profile

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Prosser, Wash.
High School:
Prosser HS
Last College:
Washington State
Height / Weight:
6-5 / 253
Position:
Quarterback
Birthdate:
06/10/1981
Experience:
1L
Pronunciation:
TAW-lee En-uh

NEW MEXICO:

Returning letterman who will continue to compete with sophomore Kole McKamey for the open starting quarterback job during preseason practice...like McKamey, is still working to master the UNM offensive system, but has displayed tremendous play-making ability...has a rocket arm and tremendous range…coaches say there is no throw he can’t make...is also relatively quick and surprisingly athletic for his size, and can make plays out of the pocket as well...a vocal leader and strong competitor who is eager to make his mark on the field...just needs to improve his decision-making in the pocket and overall consistency…sat out in 2002 due to NCAA regulations after transferring from Washington State, but was named the UNM’s Most Valuable Offensive Scout by his teammates...younger brother of former BYU linebacker Justin Ena, who plays with the Philadelphia Eagles...name is pronounced TAW-lee EN-uh

2003 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 3 games...volunteered to play special teams midway through the season, making a punt return team appearance vs. UNLV...1-2 passing with a 20-yard TD on the year...connected with Hank Baskett on a fade route on his only pass attempt in his Lobo debut vs. Texas State...also had 6 yards rushing in 7 snaps

WASHINGTON STATE:

Played in four games in 2001 as Jason Gesser’s backup...saw action against Idaho, Cal, Arizona and Montana State...completed 5 of 8 passes for 53 yards, and no TDs or interceptions...a redshirt in 2000

HIGH SCHOOL:

A 2000 graduate of Prosser (Wash.) HS...led Prosser to the 1999 Class 3A state title...threw for 2,136 yards and 27 TDs as a senior when he was all-league...a two-year starter for head coach Tom Moore...also lettered in basketball

PERSONAL:

Born July 10, 1981, in Hermiston, Oregon...full name is Tali Christopher Ena...age is 23...son of Pat and Susan...family is Samoan...the youngest of five children...comes from a proud and highly successful football family…brother Packy played defensive end at Oregon State when Rocky Long was the defensive coordinator in Corvallis...brother Eti (eh-TEE) played at Eastern Washington in 1995-96...uncle, Matt, was an all-Pac-10 defensive tackle at Washington State then played professionally with the Denver Broncos and Denver Gold and Oakland Invaders of the USFL in the early 80s...also related to Pita Elisara, who was an offensive tackle at Indiana and is currently with the Washington Redskins...has a sister, Leilani...major is Communications.

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