Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Moliki Matavao
Saints· #80

MolikiMatavao

Tight End

  • 6'6"
  • 263 lbs
  • Age 23
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2026 SeasonNo games yet

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'6"
Weight
263 lbs
Age
23
Born
March 17, 2003 · Henderson, NV
College
UCLA
Experience
2nd Season

Contract Details

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$4.1MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$1MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2028Contract Years
$1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2029via ESPN

Draft Info

2025Draft Year
Round 7Round
Pick 248Overall
UCLACollegeNODrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
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Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
202562105.00
Total62105.00

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
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Matavao sustained a knee injury during Saturday's 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams. The tight end's placement on IR means he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Matavao logged three catches for 34 yards in Saturday's game and seemed to have a good chance to make the 53-man roster.

Recent Games

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveKnee

The Saints placed Matavao (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.