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Tonka Hemingway

DT

Drafted 135th overall in the 4th round of the 2025 draft, Tonka Hemingway arrived from South Carolina. He's currently with LV, in his 2nd season in the league.

Size

6'2", 284#

College

South Carolina

Draft

Rd 4, 135th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
72.2

92th percentile among DEFs

7 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3+2.53
Ball skills×0.25-0.28
Run defense×0.2+1.75
Availability×0.1-0.57

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LV52.15
2025LV72.27

Career profile

Tonka Hemingway has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with LV.

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10DEN—40.1
Week 11DAL—40.1
Week 14DEN—74.9
Week 15PHI—40.2
Week 16HOU—60.1
Week 17NYG—82.7
Week 18KC—95.6

Tonka Hemingway — common questions

What position does Tonka Hemingway play?
Tonka Hemingway is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Tonka Hemingway played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tonka Hemingway has played for LV (2025–2026).
Where did Tonka Hemingway go to college?
Tonka Hemingway played college football at South Carolina.
When was Tonka Hemingway drafted?
Tonka Hemingway was selected in round 4, 135th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tonka Hemingway scored?
Tonka Hemingway has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tonka Hemingway's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tonka Hemingway rated 52.1 for 2026, the 63rd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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