Is Matayo Uiagalelei starting?
Matayo Uiagalelei is the projected starter at DE for Oregon Ducks.
Matayo Uiagalelei is the projected starting DE on a Contender Oregon — 91 OVR.
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- 11091Matayo UiagaleleiStarter
- 24769Elijah Rushing
- 32869Anthony Jones Jr.
What's Next
The Story
Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of St. John Bosco, ranked #45 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 34 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 93th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #10
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 272 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 9.5 | 6 |
| 2024 | 37 | 11 | 8.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9798
- National Rank
- #45
- High School
- St. John Bosco
- Hometown
- Bellflower, CA
Why this rating?
On a 89-rated defense; 93th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 91.
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.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Matayo Uiagalelei's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.