Tonga Paea
Tonga Paea is a three-star recruit from Auckland (No. 296 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Hawai'i's 8 games this season.
Where Paea comes from
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Paea fits
Hawai'i lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
Hawai'i defensive linemen with a game this season
Hawai'i is 2-6. Next: at UTEP, Sat Nov 7.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Timmy Chang
Pass share
61.7%
346 pass / 215 run
Plays / game
70.1
8 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
383 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Hawai'i.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Hawai'i has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Hawai'i in 2026
- 2026 Hawai'i ChangYear 1 · Games –
- Before collegeSigned with Hawai'i in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of New Mexico Military Institute, No. 296 in the country.
Moves
- Signed with Hawai'i in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Hawai'i3-star out of New Mexico Military Institute
Where it started
From Auckland, New Zealand — one of 5 players from New Zealand in FBS this season.