Is Vili Taufatofua starting?
Vili Taufatofua is listed 2nd string at RES for Colorado Buffaloes.
Redshirt senior · #45 · 6'3", 260 lbs
See full Colorado Buffaloes depth chart ›Depth at RES · Colorado Buffaloes
- 18573Zach AtkinsStarter
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- 3965Jaydan Hardy
- 45465Taj White
- 57362Jose Soto
Colorado Starting Lineup
The Story
Making His Case
This season: 34 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 90th-percentile production nationally — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #45
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 260 lbs
- Transfer
- San José State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 34 | 7 | 4 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated defense; 90th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.79 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 69. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Vili Taufatofua's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.