recorded 140 total tackles, including 63 solo and 13.0 for loss, four interceptions, five broken up passes, five quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and one recovered fumble. He led the conference in total tackles and was named a first-team All-ACC player. In the win, 31–3, against Virginia, he recovered a fumble, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass. For his performance in that game, the Walter Camp Foundation named him the National Defensive Player of the Week. Sports Illustrated named him a second-team Midseason All-American. After the season, the Walter Camp Foundation named him a second-team All-American. Tauiliili participated in the East-West Shrine Game as captain of the East squad. He recorded a game-high of 18 tackles and was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player. Professional career Indianapolis Colts The NFL Draft Scout ranked Tauiliili as the 17th out of 149 inside linebacker prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft. During the 2008 season, Sports Illustrated compared him to former first-round draft pick Jonathan Vilma in terms of stature and playing style. Tauiliili was not selected in the draft, but was signed as a free agent to a two-year contract by the Indianapolis Colts. References External links Tauiliili up to challenge, News & Observer, October 25, 2008. Boyette, Tauiliili lead Blue Devils, News & Record, p. C11, March 30, 2008. Duke's Tauiliili reinstated after arrest, USA Today, August 16, 2007. Just Sports Stats Living people 1986 births American football linebackers Duke Blue Devils football players Players of American football from Texas People from Houston Sacramento Mountain Lions players