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Moliki Matavao

TE

A 7th-round pick (248th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of UCLA, Moliki Matavao has built an NFL career since. Now with NO, he's in his 2nd NFL season. His size stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position.

Size

6'6", 263#

College

UCLA

Draft

Rd 7, 248th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.9

45th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.09
Hands×0.1-0.39
Volume×0.12-0.83
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3+0.00
Yards/target×0.12-0.09

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst14▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size95▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands72▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat49▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability38▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share53▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share50▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency54▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume17▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NO44.91210

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Moliki Matavao has played in 1 regular-season game, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17TEN2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.9

Moliki Matavao — common questions

What position does Moliki Matavao play?
Moliki Matavao is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Moliki Matavao played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Moliki Matavao has played for NO (2025).
Where did Moliki Matavao go to college?
Moliki Matavao played college football at UCLA.
When was Moliki Matavao drafted?
Moliki Matavao was selected in round 7, 248th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Moliki Matavao scored?
Moliki Matavao has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Moliki Matavao's ScoutIndex Rating?
Moliki Matavao rated 44.9 for 2025, the 45th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2025

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