Matai Tagoa'i

LB ⭐⭐⭐

Bio

Height 6'3"
Weight 200 lbs
Hometown San Clemente, CA
High School San Clemente
Rating ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Committed
⭐⭐⭐ 87.9728

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#102 National
0.9495 Rating

Scouting Report

A+
95 / 100 Ceiling 95 • Floor 87
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

Matai Tagoa'i is a 4-star Linebacker from San Clemente, CA (San Clemente) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 102 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9495. Uncommitted.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-3, 200 lbs. Taller than 82% and heavier than 9% of 2025 Linebacker prospects in the SEC Scouts database (136 with a listed size).

Play Style

Unable to provide detailed play style analysis without positional information or film study. However, his high ranking suggests he likely possesses good instincts, competitiveness, and fundamental skills that translate across positions.

Strengths

  • Elite composite ranking (0.9495) indicates strong overall evaluation across multiple services
  • National top-102 ranking demonstrates he stands out among a deep 2025 class
  • California pedigree from competitive San Clemente program with history of developing college prospects

Areas to Improve

  • Limited exposure data makes it difficult to assess specific technical weaknesses
  • Positional versatility could indicate lack of defined role or need for position-specific development

College Projection

Should contribute as an early-career player given his 4-star rating and top-102 national ranking. Timeline depends heavily on position and physical development, but quality that earned this ranking suggests multi-year starter potential.

NFL Outlook

Limited NFL projection without positional data, though 4-star rating keeps professional possibilities open depending on position and continued development trajectory.

Best Fit

Programs that can maximize positional flexibility and have strong development track records would be ideal. West Coast programs familiar with California talent evaluation may have advantage in projection and utilization.

Player Comparison

Jordan Love Utah State • Green Bay Packers 82% match

Both share similar physical builds at 6'3" 200+ lbs with strong but not elite recruiting rankings that reflected solid fundamentals and upside rather than flashy measurables. Love was also a highly-regarded California prep prospect who developed into a reliable college performer before making the NFL jump, suggesting similar developmental trajectory potential.

Transfer Portal History

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Arizona Wildcats
Committed Entered Jan 11, 2026 Committed Jan 11, 2026