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American football player

Moliki Matavao
UCLA Bruins – No. 88
PositionTight end
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight263 lb (119 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolLiberty High School

Moliki Matavao is an American football tight end for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the Oregon Ducks.

Early life and high school

Matavao attended Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada, and was rated as a four-star recruit. He committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks over offers from Georgia, Penn State, and UCLA.

College career

Oregon

As a freshman in 2021, Matavao recorded nine receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown for Oregon. In 2022, he totaled ten receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a touchdown on the ground. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Matavao entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

UCLA

Matavao transferred to play for the UCLA Bruins. During the 2023 season, he hauled in 14 receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns for the Bruins. In week 12, Matavao tallied seven receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown versus Washington. In the 2024 regular-season finale, Matavao notched eight receptions for 120 yards, versus Fresno State.

References

  1. Nemec, Andrew. "Moliki Matavao, nation's No. 4 tight end, commits to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  2. Alger, Tyson. "With two 4-star commits, Oregon is building something at tight end". The Athletic. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Crepea, James. "Oregon Ducks tight end Moliki Matavao enters transfer portal". OregonLive.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. Champion, Aidan. "UCLA Senior Gets His Flowers for Stellar Season Finale Performance". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  5. Minchella, Dominic. "UCLA Senior Tight End Having Career Year". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  6. Scmidt, Matthew. "UCLA's Unheralded Star Making Serious NFL Draft Case". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  7. Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Senior Turns in Best Performance in Final Career Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

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