Player Career
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Player Story
Mika Tafua built his college career from 2018 through 2021 as a defensive end from Laie, HI wearing No. 42, spending time with Utah. The clearest part of Mika Tafua's career was his defensive production: 126 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, and 9 passes defended across 42 career games in the available record. That gives Mika Tafua's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
Utah
2018-2021
Opening stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Postseason | Utah | 12.5 | 21.7 | 7.2 | — |
| 2018 Regular Season | Utah | 12.5 | 21.7 | 7.2 | 0 |
| 2019 Postseason | Utah | 15.5 | 25.1 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 2019 Regular Season | Utah | 15.5 | 25.1 | 8.1 | 0 |
| 2020 Regular Season | Utah | 9 | 31.9 | 9.1 | -6.5 |
| 2021 Postseason | Utah | 30.5 | 36.1 | 11.8 | 21.5 |
| 2021 Regular Season | Utah | 30.5 | 36.1 | 11.8 | 0 |
#1 Featured game
@ Arizona
Week 11 · W 38-29 · Conference game
Win with 5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
5
Havoc Plays
91.7 takeover
5 disruption/tackle impact with 91.7 takeover score.
#2
@ USC
Week 6 · W 42-26 · Conference game
5
Havoc Plays
88.9 takeover
Win with backfield disruption leading the way.
5 disruption/tackle impact with 88.9 takeover score.
#3
vs Colorado
Week 14 · W 45-15 · Conference game
4
Havoc Plays
86.9 takeover
Win with 4 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
4 disruption/tackle impact with 86.9 takeover score.
#4
@ Colorado
Week 15 · W 38-21 · Conference game
5
Havoc Plays
84.7 takeover
Win with 5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
5 disruption/tackle impact with 84.7 takeover score.
#5
@ Washington
Week 14 · L 3-10 · Conference game
4
Havoc Plays
82.8 takeover
Loss with 4 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
4 disruption/tackle impact with 82.8 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2021 Postseason · Utah
30.5 primary output · 36.1 efficiency · 11.8 usage
74.5
#2
2021 Regular Season · Utah
74.5
30.5 primary · 36.1 efficiency · 11.8 usage
#3
2020 Regular Season · Utah
49.6
9 primary · 31.9 efficiency · 9.1 usage
12
Impact games
21
Splash games
0
10+ tackle games
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