Matai Tagoa’i
Matai Tagoa’i
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Michael Huntley | Prep Redzone Scout
San Clemente linebacker
Matai Tagoa’i
Matai
Tagoa’i
6'4" | 200 lbs | DB
San Clemente | 2025
State
CA
announced his commitment to USC on Monday.
Tagoa’i transferred to San Clemente last season and had 59 tackles, eight for a loss, seven sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
He flies into the backfield when rushing the passer and is explosive. In coverage, he knows how to use his length and hits hard.
Tagoa’i chose USC over 24 other schools that offered him including Texas, Utah and Washington among others.
He is the seventh player in USC’s 2025 recruiting class and the first player from California.
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Tagoa’i had 59 tackles with seven sacks, an interception and a forced fumble for a San Clemente team that made the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.
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Read EvaluationMichael Huntley | Prep Redzone Scout
Friday was my first time seeing Tagoa’i and I was blown away by how versatile he is as a defender.
He can be an excellent pass rusher which he demonstrated by having two big sacks. Tagoa’i is a sure tackler who can fly up to stop the run.
I like that he can play in the box or drop into pass coverage when needed. It makes sense that they use his big 6-foot-4 frame in pass coverage. He made it clear why he is one of the top defensive prospects in the 2025 class.
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