UTEP's Steady Nose Tackle Anchor with Proven Durability
Tevita Tafuna, UTEP's 6'1", 285-pound nose tackle, delivered reliable production in 2024 with 11 tackles, 0.5 TFL across 11 games, peaking at five stops in the opener vs. Jax State—echoing his consistent 11-12 tackle seasons in 2021-22.[2] His differentiator? Ironclad toughness, battling through a injury-limited 2023 (just 4 games) to log heavy snaps as a redshirt senior, clogging run lanes with junior college roots (7.5 TFL at San Mateo).[2] Care about him for that blue-collar intensity perfect for G5 or FCS teams needing a durable interior disruptor—prime undrafted free agent fit if you're building depth without flash.
