Matayo Uiagalelei is a disruptive, high-ceiling edge defender for Oregon
Uiagalelei enters the spotlight as one of Oregon’s most impactful defenders: at 6'5" and 268 pounds, he brings rare length, burst and edge-setting power to the Ducks’ front seven. In the 2025 season, he posted 34 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, showing he can affect games in multiple ways, not just on the stat sheet. He was also rated a 92 overall in EA SPORTS College Football 26, signaling elite national respect for his upside and production.
