Tonga Paea
Junior defensive lineman on Hawai'i's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 315 lb · Auckland
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 296 nationally · Joined Hawai'i
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 defensive lineman on Hawai'i's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Hawai'i in 2026.
Tonga Paea
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Hawai'i3-star out of New Mexico Military Institute
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Timmy Chang
Pass share
63.7%
142 pass / 81 run
Plays / game
74.3
3 games
Team sack rate
5.2%
155 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Hawai'i.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Hawai'i has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Hawai'i
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Hawai'i
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +7 net (16 in / 9 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Hawai'i · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #115 · 2026 recruiting class #124
The defensive line · Hawai'i
- #51Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina7.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #52Luther McCoy2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #91Josh Sagapolutele1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #20Noah Wily1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #98Tonga Paeano box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · Hawai'i team page