Younger brother of Southeast All-America Eugene Amano, the 2003 Rimington Award winner who was drafted bt the Tennessee Titans...part-time starter at defensive tackle as a true freshman.

2003: Developed quickly as a true freshman...part-time starter as defensive tackle...recorded five tackles.

PREP: All-north county, all-Palomar, all-CIF, all-Union Tribune as an offensive and defensive lineman at Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego...defensive player of the year in north-county...team captain...Athlete of the year ao Rancho Bernardo High School.

PERSONAL: Born 10-16-85...son of Eugene and Aida Amano...brother of Southeast All-American Eugene Amano of the Tennessee Titans...Southeast Scholar Athlete with a 3.667 grade point average.