1. Alameda Ta'amu was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft.
15 Facts About Alameda Ta'amu
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One of 12 true freshman to see playing time, Alameda Ta'amu made a season high six tackles versus UCLA.
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Alameda Ta'amu had a season high five tackles at Arizona State.
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Alameda Ta'amu finished the season with 19 tackles, 4.5 for loss, and 2.5 sacks.
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In 2010, Alameda Ta'amu started all 13 games at defensive tackle in what would be his breakout season.
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Alameda Ta'amu was a key factor in getting the Huskies back to a bowl game, with a season high seven tackles at Oregon and matched that total versus UCLA.
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Alameda Ta'amu finished the season with 39 tackles, 5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors.
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Alameda Ta'amu ended his senior season as an all-Pac-12 honorable mention selection.
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On November 12,2012, Alameda Ta'amu was waived by the Steelers.
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In 2014, Alameda Ta'amu played in seven games and recorded no statistics.
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In October 2011 Alameda Ta'amu was charged with driving under the influence for an incident that occurred December 12,2009, while he was playing for the University of Washington.
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Police said Alameda Ta'amu, who was 19 at the time, registered 0.097 and 0.098 on breath tests.
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Alameda Ta'amu pleaded guilty to negligent driving, for which he was sentenced to one day in a community-work program and ordered to pay a $350 fine.
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On October 14,2012, Alameda Ta'amu was arrested after he allegedly evaded police while driving intoxicated and struck several parked cars, injuring one person in Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood.
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Alameda Ta'amu was sentenced to serve 18 months probation, four days in a DUI housing program and 150 hours of community service.