Happy Sunday everyone. Today’s entrant technically doesn’t have a number, let alone have THIS particular number. But the person who occupied the number 81 spot on the roster…. isn’t there anymore. So I figured I would go with another new guy. With 81 Days until kickoff we have…

#81, Alma Taleni, RS Freshman, OL

A football player wearing a blue helmet and a vibrant orange and blue patterned cape, striking a posing with his head tilted down.

(Photo credit: Alma Taleni X)

Author’s note: Technically Mr. Taleni has a photo on his former team’s roster but I couldn’t bring myself to use it.

Stats

Height: 6′ 7″

Weight: 297 lbs

High school: Upper Coomera State College, Coomera, Australia / Utah

How’d he get to The Blue™?

He figured he liked blue more than red. It’s a more flattering color.

Mr. Taleni had never played American football before signing with Utah but I suppose there is a first time for everything. Played a bunch of basketball so that’s cool. For the 2024 season he redshirted.

Nickname

“The Rookie”

Still as of yet to make it into an official collegiate game.

Look-alike

Close-up portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a plaid shirt and a brown blazer, conveying a serious expression.

Actor John Belushi

If you go to Mr. Taleni’s former team you can find his roster pic and, mannn, I think this is pretty good.

Career Highlights

As far as American collegiate football, not very much. But I am going to just assume he’s a pretty cool dude in general.

2025 Prospectus

Well the only thing I can really think with Taleni on the roster is having a 6′ 7″ 297 lbs dude on the roster is nice. If you were to press me I think he could get some time in the rotation. If not on OL proper then possibly special teams. He may be one of those ‘diamonds in the rough’ players and I’m fine with that. Always rooting for a good story so here’s to Taleni adding his to Broncos lore.

Is he on Twi/X?

Completely made up fact

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