In all, scouts from the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, along with the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League where in attendance Thursday.
Along with handing out individual awards, a highlight video recapping the year was shown, as was a video honoring USU's senior class, which tied the 1962 senior class for the most wins in school history with 26.
Davis' interception came in the third quarter on a pass from Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel and he returned it 25 yards leading to a 42-yard field goal for the North.
HONORS: Second-Team Phil Steele's College Football Preview Preseason All-WAC (2012).
UTAH STATE: Is the most gifted defensive lineman on the team... An explosive athlete who plays very aggressively... Has a natural feel for how to use his hands in the trenches... Is changing jersey from No. 77 to 90.
2011 (JR): Started all 13 games, recording 31 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack for an 11 yard loss... Also forced a fumble against Colorado State... Top game was Weber State contest with six stops including lone sack of the season, while adding five tackles against Nevada.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Earned first-team all-conference honors at Snow College, helping Badgers to a 10-2 record, along with their second-straight Top of The Mountains Bowl championship and a No. 7 national ranking... Posted 53 tackles with eight for loss, along with two sacks.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned Utah Class 4A second-team all-state honors by both the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune at Granger (Utah) High School, as well as first-team all-Region 6 accolades... A four-year letterwinner.
PERSONAL: Full name is Avalisi Lapuaho... Born Aug. 4, 1991... Son of Rob and Mele Lapuaho... Has eight brothers and two sisters... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies... Chose USU because its close to home, the coaching staff and the program's up-and-coming status... Last name is pronounced Lah-poo-ah-ho.
Defense G/GS UT AT Total TFL Sacks FF2011 (Jr.) 13/12 4 27 31 2.5-15 1.0-11 1
