Solomon Matautia brings veteran, playmaking linebacker production to Hawai‘i
Matautia is a proven, instinctive linebacker with real ball production: in the 2024 season he appeared in all 15 games, started nearly every week, and finished second on the team with 81 tackles while adding 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, and a pass breakup; over his Hawai‘i career, ESPN lists 158 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 5 interceptions[4][1]. He fits best for teams that value a steady, physical run defender who can also create turnovers and communicate cleanly on the second level, and his resume suggests a reliable, high-floor addition rather than a pure projection[4][1].
