Former K-State defensive lineman Vai Lutui passed away over the weekend due to complications from COVID-19.

Lutui was on the roster during the team's resurgence in 2011 and 2012 and started 24 games. He earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors his senior season with 5.0 TFL, 23 total tackles and a fumble recovery against Miami (FL). He ended up with a 21-5 record with the Cats. Lutui previously led Mt. San Antonio CC to a national title in 2010 and recorded 63 total tackles, 19.5 TFL, and 12 sacks in his two years there.

He had a wife and four children.