Leleimene is an outstanding defensive playmaker that racked up the postseason accolades as a sophomore being selected First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Area, First Team All League, and winning a state championship. 6’0” 205 lbs. he flashes three down ability with the skillset to fill as a run stopper, drop into zone coverage, or rush the passer as a blitzer. Plays well with his eyes to make quick decisive reads and react. Efficient with his movement in pursuit, he tracks the ball carrier well while maintaining proper leverage. Smart in how he defeats blocks, when the play is away from him he beats with speed, play to him he attacks it and sheds. Holds offers four D1 offers and finished the 2025 season with 126 total tackles (64 solo) with 21.5 TFL, and 3 sacks.

The Barstow product is a ALL-CIF selection and is coming off a stellar sophomore season for the state champions. He is a true plug in the middle that can shock and shed off blocks on his way to ball carriers, has closing speed and takes good angles in the open field and shows he can redirect/scrape over the top with redirect abilities as well. He is a high IQ kid that can sniff out plays before triggering and packs a punch at the POA playing with toughness and a physicality at all times. UNLV has already offered and look for plenty of other FCS and FBS schools to come in and offer over the next 18 months and he is a no-brainer to enter into our rankings in the next player updates.