Nela Taliauli is a redshirt sophomore linebacker for the Arizona Wildcats, standing 6'0" and weighing 221 pounds. The Puna, Hawai'i native attended Iolani High School, where he earned 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honors. At Iolani, he played multiple positions including safety, tight end, and wide receiver while also competing in basketball as a shooting forward and guard. During the 2024 season, Taliauli made four appearances for Arizona, primarily contributing on special teams in contests against BYU, Colorado, West Virginia, and UCF.