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2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know

2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
Andy Pham
Andy Pham November 6, 2025 @ 09:30 PM
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Villiami Fonua
Villiami Fonua 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2030
UT
Kyson Pataiali’l
Kyson Pataiali’l 5'10" | 210 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2030
UT
Tipi Kofe
Tipi Kofe 5'11" | 290 lbs | DL | 2030
UT
Fritz Taumoepeau
Fritz Taumoepeau 5'9" | 170 lbs | DL | 2030
UT
Finau Katoa
Finau Katoa 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL | 2030
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive in on some key defense players for the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418800"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690cf3e255cb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finau is an elite prospect with an exceptional ceiling. He has great size and has excellent athletic traits. He is an excellent mover and a violent player. He shows good strength and has good lateral quickness. He has quick, violent hands, great off the line and is a handful to try to block. He can play any of the positions along the defensive line and he has extensive work as a running back where he is a brute force. He has the footwork and physicality you want to see in a power back and wouldn't be surprised if he ends up as a short yardage back, but his future is on the defensive side. Elite prospect who will be coveted nationally and will garner offers from all the big P4 programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690cf3e255dd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tipi is an exciting defensive lineman with lots of traits to like. He has violent hands, great physicality and a player that combines that with good quickness and a good burst. He'll likely stay on the interior along the defensive line and he'll be tasked to stymie the run game and provide pressure up the middle. He has phenomenal traits and will be a player that garner P4 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693958"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690cf3e255ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kyson is an excellent prospect and is a player that has good size and physicality to his game. He moves well and is best as an attacking defender. He's got good versatility and can be used as an EDGE rusher, line up on the inside to bring pressure up the middle, due to the fact that he has the size to play inside and is too quick for most interior lineman, and he can be used as an on-ball backer. That versatility will allow him to find ways to get on the field early and be part of the rotation. Excellent traits and is a D1 prospect with the upside of P4 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648628"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690cf3e255fb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fritz is an interesting prospect who will likely end up being an on-ball backer. He has good quickness and shows good strength for his size. He moves well and does a good job of shedding his blocks and showcasing good footwork. There's a lot of tools to like and moving to a full time backer position and a situational pass rusher could be his key.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2005304"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690cf3e25609e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Viliami has a lot of traits to like. He has a good frame and showcases good size. He's a hybrid defender. He has good footwork, moves well, has the hip bend to be an EDGE rusher, has good pursuit a d he also presents with good ball skills and can weave his way through traffic and find the ball carrier. He's a prospect that has a lot of traits to like and with his versatility, should find his way on the field and contribute. D1 prospect with good upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were some key defenders to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's dive in on some key defense players for the class.

Finau Katoa

Finau Katoa

UT
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Finau
Katoa DL
Class
2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
230
HS
Brighton (Youth Program)
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UT
2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
Finau is an elite prospect with an exceptional ceiling. He has great size and has excellent athletic traits....
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Tipi Kofe

Tipi Kofe

UT
DL
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 290
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Tipi
Kofe DL
Class
2030
Height
5'11"
Weight
290
HS
Skyridge
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UT
2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
Tipi is an exciting defensive lineman with lots of traits to like. He has violent hands, great physicality...
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Tipi Kofe

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School: Skyridge
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Kyson Pataiali&#8217;l

Kyson Pataiali’l

UT
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2030
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Kyson
Pataiali’l LB/EDGE
Class
2030
Height
5'10"
Weight
210
HS
Brighton
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UT
2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
Kyson is an excellent prospect and is a player that has good size and physicality to his game....
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School: Brighton
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Fritz Taumoepeau

Fritz Taumoepeau

UT
DL
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Fritz
Taumoepeau DL
Class
2030
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
West
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UT
2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
Fritz is an interesting prospect who will likely end up being an on-ball backer. He has good quickness...
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School: West
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Villiami Fonua

Villiami Fonua

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2030
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Villiami
Fonua LB/EDGE
Class
2030
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
East
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UT
2030’s: Exceptional Defensive Prospects to Know
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