David Veikune

David Veikune

refer to caption Veikune in 2010.
No. 33 Free agent
Position:	Defensive End
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1985-12-12) December 12, 1985
Place of birth:	Anchorage, Alaska
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	'Ewa Beach (HI) James Campbell
College:	Hawaii
NFL draft:	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2009) Denver Broncos (2010) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2011–2013) Los Angeles Kiss (2014)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-WAC (2007) Second-team All-WAC (2008)
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Tackles: 5 Sacks: 0.0 Forced fumbles: 0 Interceptions: 0 Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics as of 2014
Tackles: 2 Sacks: 0.0 Forced fumbles: 0 Interceptions: 0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

David Fa'otusia Veikune (born December 12, 1985) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. Previously played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.

He has also played for the Denver Broncos.

Early years

Veikune played high school football at Campbell High School in 'Ewa Beach, Hawai'i. As a senior he posted 92 tackles, 26 tfl's and 16.5 sacks. He was named 1st team by the Star Bulletin and the Honolulu Advertiser.

College career

Colorado

He started his career at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he was redshirted in 2004.

Fresno City College

He transferred to Fresno City College where he spent a year. He earned All-Northern California honorable mention.

Hawaii

Later he transferred to the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he saw action as a special teamer and as backup in 2006. In 2007, Veikune was named a 1st team ALL-WAC Selection even though he never started a game. He led the WAC in sacks with seven (pre-bowl). In 2008, Veikune earned a 2nd team ALL-WAC Selection after he was the team’s third leading tackler with 73 and was among the WAC’s leaders with 16.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He played Defensive Tackle and Defensive End at Hawaii. He also had 11 quarterback hurries and forced four fumbles.

He was invited to play in the 2009 Senior Bowl to play for the South Team.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 2⅜ in	257 lb	34.3 in	10 in	4.75 s	1.59 s	2.76 s	4.46 s	7.20 s	33 in	9 ft 2 in	35 reps	28
40 (and splits) from Hawaii Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine.

Cleveland Browns

Veikune was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was taken one pick before Pro Bowler LeSean McCoy, the Browns were starting Jamal Lewis. The pick was acquired from the New York Jets in an earlier trade that allowed the Jets to draft quarterback Mark Sanchez.

Veikune appeared in 10 games as a rookie. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on January 2, 2010.

Veikune was waived by the Browns on September 7, 2010.

Denver Broncos

On November 17, 2010, Veikune signed with the Denver Broncos. He was waived on August 29, 2011.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On November 3, 2011, it was announced that Veikune had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

On May 31, 2013, Veikune was released by the Riders before training camp of 2013 started.

Los Angeles Kiss

On October 1, 2013, Veikune was assigned to the expansion Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League.

External links

• Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
• Cleveland Browns bio
• Hawaii Warriors bio