Ace Kaufusi
BYU Cougars
74
Average2nd String / Backup
Is Ace Kaufusi starting?
Ace Kaufusi is listed 2nd string at SLB for BYU Cougars.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 16 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 74 overall (Average tier).
3-Yr Total28 tackles · 0 sacksTeam Share1%
Kahuku, HI
- Jersey
- #18
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 237 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 87-rated defense; 61th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 74.
Team defense (SP+)
87
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 61% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.97)
Depth-chart adjustment
-7 for role; −6 depth penalty
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
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Team Role
16 tkl · 1.5 TFL · 0 sacks
Usage / Involvement8%
Depth at SLB · BYU Cougars
- 11689Isaiah GlaskerStarter
- 21874Ace KaufusiYou
- 34461Ephraim Asiata
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.