Tava Finau brings veteran size and run-stopping juice to Northern Colorado's front
In the 2021 season, Tava Finau appeared in nine games for Northern Colorado and recorded 13 tackles, giving the Bears a sturdy, experienced interior DL presence with a reputation for physicality and effort. He was rated a 3-star recruit out of Luther Burbank and came to UNC after time at Colorado, which adds some pedigree to his profile. The differentiator here is not flashy sack totals; it’s a 6'3", 270-pound defensive lineman who has shown he can absorb blocks, play multiple snaps, and add depth with veteran toughness—exactly the kind of lineman coaches love on the trench line.
