Hawaii’s big-bodied interior anchor with proven run-stopping power
Sapoaga is an old-school interior defensive lineman whose calling card is raw strength, gap control, and run defense; he famously posted elite bench-press numbers and was viewed as a potential two-down starter and reliable “wave” player against the run.[1] At Hawaii, he brings a classic nose-tackle profile at 6-2, 321 pounds, and his value is less about flash than about collapsing space, holding the point, and making life harder for offenses in the trenches.[1][2] If you need a physical DL who can anchor against the run and set a tough tone, he fits.
