University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A good-sized defender who enrolled at UNLV in January as one of the program’s midyear signees … Competed in spring practice but suffered an injury that is expected to keep him out the entire season … A three-star prospect coming out of high school … Last name is pronounced “VAR-tic.”

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two years at Arizona Western College … Registered 110 total tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 10 PBU, two FF and one fumble recovery.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2016 graduate of traditional powerhouse St. Louis HS … Senior season was cut short due to injury … Spent first three years at Konawaena HS and compiled five interceptions … Also played RB as a freshman, rushing for 456 yards and three TDs … Played WR his sophomore year with 15 receptions for 428 yards and three TDs … Three-time first team all-region selection, earning the honor in three different categories – ATH, WR and DB … First Team All-State DB as a junior in 2015. PERSONAL: Luca Dacian Kalani Vartic was born in Santa Clara, CA … The son of Allison Iwalani McCalla … Has one younger brother, Kawehi … Majoring in psychology.