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Tony-Louis Nkuba
DB · SO · UNLV Runnin' Rebels

Tony-Louis Nkuba

DB SO UNLV
About Nkuba Updated Sep 4, 2026

Tony-Louis Nkuba brings length, ball skills, and real upside to UNLV’s secondary

In the 2025 season at Arizona State, Tony-Louis Nkuba played in 6 games and posted 6 tackles, 1 interception, and 2 pass breakups before transferring to UNLV for 2026[3]. The selling point is clear: a 6'1" defensive back with legit range and playmaking flashes, plus a track record of productive high-school ball production and special-teams/DB versatility[1][6][8]. He looks like a smart fit for a defense needing more disruption on the back end, especially if you value upside, length, and a hungry transfer trying to level up after a modest-but-promising start[1][9].

Schedule

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DNA

2026
Early season — still building Updated Oct 26, 2026
Nkuba National defensive back Average
Tackling
~29th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Coverage
~29th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Ball Hawk
~30th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Disruption
~40th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Playmaker
~37th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Turnover Creator
~26th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Production
~27th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Consistency
~47th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Clutch
~24th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP

Fair Market Value

$274K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

19
Tackles
572nd of 1,912 DBs
13
Solo Tackles
480th of 1,912 DBs
6
Assisted Tackles
631st of 1,912 DBs
1
Passes Defended
559th of 1,912 DBs
0
Sacks
156th of 1,912 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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202526331140
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Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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