2011 (Junior): Played in eight games, starting each one of those contests at center ... helped the Bulldog offense average 411.8 yards per game ... guided running back Robbie Rouse to 1,549 yards rushing, a total that led the WAC and was the third most in a year in school history ... helped quarterback Derek Carr become the fifth Bulldog to throw for over 3,000 yards in a season ... Fresno State averaged 4.1 yards per rush, 12.7 yards per completion and 6.0 yards per play on the year behind the offensive line.
2010 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games and started two at center ... filled in nicely for Joe Bernardi when he was down with minor injuries ... gained valuable experience that will help him in the future ... worked his way up the depth chart in the spring, earning some reps with the first unit ... has great toughness and leverage.
2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action at guard and on special teams.
2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: Led his team to the Inland Valley championship and CIF-Southern Section semifinals and a 10-3 record ... a strong and physical player who bench presses 370 pounds ... selected to play in the Navy Marine Corps Classic, which was shown live on ESPN2 ... selected first-team All-Inland Valley after spearheading an offense that averaged more than 27 points per game, had a 1,000-yard rusher and a quarterback who threw for more than 1,300 yards ... played left tackle at Moreno Valley.
Lettered in football 2005-2007 ... senior captain ... OL-DL-MVP ... All-CIF ... first-team all-league.
Personal: Born June 29, 1990 to Flora and Soane Helepiko ... has three younger brothers: Cody, Leland and Spencer ... cousin, Everett Thompson, plays football for Washington ... most admires his parents for telling him to never quit no matter what ... came to Fresno State because it was the best chance for him to advance. Majoring in Kinesiology-Athletic Training.
