University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A veteran defensive lineman who made a big splash last fall under the new coaching staff and looks to earn starting time again this fall ... An outstanding student who is a two-time Mountain West Scholar-Athlete and was named a 2023 CSC Academic All-District honoree … A three-time member of the UNLV Dean’s Honor List ... A member of the 2023 Academic All-Mountain West Team ... First name is pronounced “ta-TWO-oh” but is popularly known by “Tat.”

2024:

• Had a pass breakup vs. Syracuse
• Recorded a sack at Hawaii
• In on a TFL in back-to-back weeks against Utah State and Oregon State 
• Collected four total tackles against Boise State (Dec. 6)

2023: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in every game, including starting 11 after a tremendous spring and fall camp ... Finished with 31 total tackles, including 2.0 TFL ... Part of a QB sack in win at UNR ... Made a key fumble recovery at midfield late in the game to help UNLV win at Air Force ... Posted a season-high five tackles vs. SJSU.

2022: Made his Rebel debut by appearing in the Air Force game.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at American River College located in Sacramento, CA. 2021: Played in eight games ... Recorded 10 solo tackles and 20 assisted takedowns. 2019: Played in seven games ... Recorded nine tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2019 graduate of Del Oro HS in Loomis, CA … A four-year letterman for the Golden Eagles ... Earned a spot on the 2018 California Large Schools All-State Football Team.

PERSONAL: Tatuo Alan Martinson was born in Sacramento, CA … The son of Robert and Sheryl Martinson … Earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology in spring 2024 and is pursuing his graduate certificate.