University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2015 (Senior): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve running back and on special teams…made four carries for eight yards as a fullback in the final two games of the season…carried four times in each game against San Jose State (Nov. 21) and Louisiana Monroe (Nov. 28), also making one reception in the season-ending victory over ULM…also made one kick return against the Warhawks.

2014 (Junior): Appeared in all 13 games, making seven starts at the “F” position…finished the season with 13 catches for 90 yards and one touchdown…also had three rushes for 11 yards…scored first career touchdown against Utah State (Nov. 1)…caught two passes each against Oregon State (Sept. 6), Northern Iowa (Sept. 13), Wyoming (Oct. 11), and Fresno State (Nov. 29)…career-long 18-yard reception vs. UNI…rushed two times for five yards vs. Wyoming.

2013 (Sophomore): Appeared briefly in two games at UNLV (Oct. 12) and against Colorado State (Oct. 26)…did not record any statistics.
 
2012 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games, making one start at the “F” position…also saw extensive action on special teams…finished the season with two catches for four yards…caught one pass each against Fresno State (Nov. 3) and Air Force (Nov. 16).

2011: Redshirted.

Prep: A 2011 graduate of Farrington High School in Honolulu...a three-sport athlete for the Governors...a three-year starter in football...a three-time, all-league and all-state selection...racked up 384 tackles, 37.5 sacks, 13 interceptions and four defensive touchdowns during his career...helped team to back-to-back appearances in the state semifinals and a 2008 runner-up finish in the OIA...named the 2010 OIA Red East Defensive Player of the Year and selected to the The Honolulu Star-Advertiser all-state first team as a senior…anchored a defense that allowed only 49.3 yards rushing per game…registered 117 tackles, 14.5 sacks, four fumbles forced and four fumbles recovered...also intercepted seven passes and returned one for a touchdown...selected for the H.U.B. Goodwill Senior Classic all-star game…as a junior, named all-OIA Red East second team and all-state second team by the The Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin…had 131 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three interceptions and five fumble recoveries...an honorable mention all-state selection as a sophomore, as well as second team all-OIA...tallied 136 tackles, 13.5 sacks, three interceptions and four forced fumbles that season...also received all-star recognition during his career from ESPN RISE, MaxPreps and the AIGA Foundation...also a multiple letterwinner in basketball and track and field...a three-time top scholar...selected to the President’s List and earned Visual Arts/Digital Media honors...earned recognition at the HMSA Teen Video Awards.

Personal: Born in Honolulu, O‘ahu...earned his degree in Family Resources in Fall 2015...related to former Warriors Jason Mane, Al Hunter and Ivan Mauga...also related to former Warriors and NFL players Wayne Hunter and Vince Manuwai...has three younger sisters and one younger brother...parents are Joe and Ruta Vele of Honolulu, O‘ahu.

2012 Game-by-Game Statistics
2014 Game-by-Game Statistics
2015 Game-by-Game Statistics