Malini Ti'a brings proven DB production and playmaking upside to Western Illinois
In the 2024 season, Malini Ti'a played all 12 games for Sacramento State and started four at nickelback, finishing with 26 tackles, an interception, and a tackle for loss; at College of San Mateo in 2023, he added 51 tackles, 2.0 TFLs, two picks, five pass breakups, and a blocked kick. [1] His value is versatility, contact reliability, and evident ball skills, with consistent tackle production dating back to his 2021 debut season, when he started four of five games and logged 31 tackles. [1][3] He looks like a fit for a defense that wants an active, assignment-sound defensive back who can make occasional impact plays rather than just survive in coverage. [1][3]
