Tagoa'i brings NFL-caliber length and downhill edge, but is still an upside bet
Matai Tagoa'i entered USC as a four-star, top-15 linebacker prospect in the 2025 class, and in the 2025 season he flashed on special teams with 4 tackles and 1 forced fumble before eventually moving on from the program. His calling card is rare size-for-position at 6-foot-4 and about 205 pounds, plus a physical, box-ready style that evaluators liked for WILL duties and edge flexibility. The fit is more projection than polish right now: big ceiling, still filling out, and best for a team willing to develop a long, disruptive defender.
