Iowa State Cyclones#98 · DE Malaki Ta'ase
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 265 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Mesa, AZ
Malaki Ta'ase is a DE (#98) for Iowa State, from Mesa, AZ. In the 2026 season he has 7 tackles and 1 sack over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 17
Coverage 12
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 16
Frame 13
Experience 13
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2026 season
7
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Malaki Ta'ase career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ISU | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | WSU | 11 | 17 | 2.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | NMSU | 12 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 57 | 4.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
42
31
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs West Virginia | W 45-42 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | at Iowa | L 13-16 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Southeast Missouri State | W 38-10 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa State DE: #98
- ClassJunior
- HometownMesa, AZ
Malaki Ta'ase: Iowa State DE profile and stats
Malaki Ta'ase is a DE (#98) for Iowa State, from Mesa, AZ. This profile tracks Malaki Ta'ase's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa State roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa State sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Malaki Ta'ase in the news
All newsRecapIowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 (Week 5, 2026)Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and West Virginia is 3-2, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapIowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 2-1, and Bowling Green is 0-3.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Malaki Ta'ase play for?
Malaki Ta'ase plays for Iowa State, wearing #98 at DE.
What position does Malaki Ta'ase play?
Malaki Ta'ase is a DE for Iowa State.
How tall is Malaki Ta'ase?
Malaki Ta'ase is 6-2 and weighs 265 lb.
What year is Malaki Ta'ase in?
Malaki Ta'ase is listed as a junior on the Iowa State roster.
Where is Malaki Ta'ase from?
Malaki Ta'ase is from Mesa, AZ.
How many tackles does Malaki Ta'ase have?
Malaki Ta'ase has 7 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.