The University of Akron Athletics
2017 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 75
Jovann Letuli
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 330
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- High School:
- San Diego HS | Grossmont College
Dual-sport athlete … also throws the discus for the track team.
As a Senior (2017): Started all 14 games at right tackle … one of only eight Zips to start every game … also saw action with the kicking unit … in the win over Ohio, helped the Zips to 443 yards of total offense and four passing touchdowns while securing Akron’s top spot in the MAC East … the offensive line provided perfect protection in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff, helping UA to 267 rushing yards and five touchdowns … lettered.
As a Junior (2016): Started 11 games at right tackle … also saw action on the field goal unit … missed the Bowling Green game … o-line provided perfect protection in the wins over Miami (Ohio) and Ball State … lettered.
College: Played offensive tackle for two seasons for coach Mike Jordan at Grossmont College … named first-team All-Conference as a sophomore.
High School: Two-year letterwinner for coach Doug Packwood at San Diego HS … played defensive tackle … also lettered in track and field, participating in the shot put, discus, and hammer.
Personal: Born August 18, 1996 … middle name is Tasi … parents are Crystal Lieb and Tafu Letuli … has three older brothers– Tavita, Lashawn, and Roland– and two older sisters– Trisha and Lelana … organizational supervision major.
As a Senior (2017): Started all 14 games at right tackle … one of only eight Zips to start every game … also saw action with the kicking unit … in the win over Ohio, helped the Zips to 443 yards of total offense and four passing touchdowns while securing Akron’s top spot in the MAC East … the offensive line provided perfect protection in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff, helping UA to 267 rushing yards and five touchdowns … lettered.
As a Junior (2016): Started 11 games at right tackle … also saw action on the field goal unit … missed the Bowling Green game … o-line provided perfect protection in the wins over Miami (Ohio) and Ball State … lettered.
College: Played offensive tackle for two seasons for coach Mike Jordan at Grossmont College … named first-team All-Conference as a sophomore.
High School: Two-year letterwinner for coach Doug Packwood at San Diego HS … played defensive tackle … also lettered in track and field, participating in the shot put, discus, and hammer.
Personal: Born August 18, 1996 … middle name is Tasi … parents are Crystal Lieb and Tafu Letuli … has three older brothers– Tavita, Lashawn, and Roland– and two older sisters– Trisha and Lelana … organizational supervision major.
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