Is Sone Aupiu starting?
Sone Aupiu is the projected starter at MLB for New Mexico State Aggies.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 68 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 83th-percentile production nationally — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #14
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 47 | 6.5 | 2 |
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 67-rated defense; 83th-percentile production (×0.77 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 71.
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
Team Role
Depth at MLB · New Mexico State Aggies
- 11471Sone AupiuStarter
- 24251Fa'apaia Fualema
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.