A former walk-on, Fanaika has used his unique combination of size, surprising foot quickness and determination to develop into one of the better, more underrated interior linemen in the country. Fanaika has intriguing upside for the next level -- if scouts can find a place for him. Despite starting three years at right guard for the Sun Devils, Fanaika's struggles with leverage could pose problems against shorter, powerful defensive tackles. There are some who believe Fanaika's future lies at right tackle, where his size and arm length could be beneficial, but with questionable lateral quickness and no experience outside, it is a projection likely only worthy of a late-round pick.

Positives: Naturally massive man with even weight distribution. … Powerful upper body. … Jolts the defender with his initial hand punch. … Knee-bender that plays on his feet with surprising balance in pass protection. … Agile enough to get out and lead the sweep. … Three-year starter.

Negatives: Struggles with the leverage battle as a pass-blocker against the bull-rush. … Allows defenders to get into his chest and can be walked back into the pocket, despite his strength and size. … Surprising initial quickness, but only in small areas. … Will struggle to get to the second level and effectively block speedier linebackers. … May lack the lateral quickness to protect the edge if moved outside to right tackle.

Started all 13 games at right guard … one of three ASU offensive linemen to start every game during the season … earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors … helped protect quarterback Rudy Carpenter, who started all 13 games during the season … helped block for an ASU rushing attack that produced a 100-yard rusher in five of the team's first seven games and six overall on the season … also helped Sun Devil running backs Keegan Herring, Ryan Torain and Dimitri Nance to all finish the season with 500 yards or more rushing.

Played in 12 games, starting the final 10 at right guard … was one of ASU's most improved and sturdy offensive players … earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors and was presented ASU's Mike Bartholomew Most Improved Offensive Player Award at the team's year-end banquet … earned his first career start at No. 21 California on Sept. 23 in place of injured Stephen Berg and started the remainder of the season after right tackle Andrew Carnahan sufferend a season-ending injury against the Golden Bears … helped block for one of the Pac-10's most improved rushing teams, led by Ryan Torain becoming ASU's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2001 … helped protect quarterback Rudy Carpenter, allowing Carpenter to start all 13 games … earned Hard Hat Player recognition for his work in the team's winter strength and conditioning program.

Played in 11 games … one of only five freshmen on the roster to play in 11 or more games … earned significant playing time due to injuries among his fellow offensive linemen, and became a reliable reserve … only game in which he did not play was at Washington State.

Redshirted as a member of the scout team.

A 2004 graduate of Mills High School in Milbrae, Calif. … Was named the Ocean Division Lineman of the Year as a senior. … Earned first-team all-league honors in 2003. … Was also an all-county selection. … Earned two letters in football. … Captained his team as a senior.

Parents are Sunia and Tina Fanaika of Milbrae, Calif. … Has two brothers, Manase (22) and Andrew (19), and one sister, Lavinia (19). … Andrew and Lavinia are twins and Lavinia is a guard on ASU's women's basketball team. … His mother, Tina, played volleyball at Fresno State University. … Lists playing video games as one of his hobbies. … Born April 9, 1986 in San Mateo, Calif. … Full name is Pauliasi Fanaika.