BYU Cougars#13 · DE Tausili Akana
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Laie, HI
Tausili Akana is a DE (#13) for BYU, from Laie, HI. In the 2026 season he has 9 tackles and 3.5 sacks over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 17
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 13
Frame 14
Experience 13
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2026 season
9
Tackles
3.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
6
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tausili Akana career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 4 | 9 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | BYU | 8 | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 13 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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7
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24
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at TCU | W 17-10 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | at Colorado State | W 41-23 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Arizona | W 28-17 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Sep 5 | vs Utah Tech | W 63-7 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowBYU DE: #13
- ClassJunior
- HometownLaie, HI
Tausili Akana: BYU DE profile and stats
Tausili Akana is a DE (#13) for BYU, from Laie, HI. This profile tracks Tausili Akana's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the BYU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where BYU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Tausili Akana in the news
All newsPreviewIowa State at BYU: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Iowa State visits BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-06RecapBYU beat TCU 17-10 (Week 5, 2026)BYU beat TCU 17-10 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now BYU is 4-0, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-3, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapBYU beat Colorado State 41-23 (Week 3, 2026)BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 at Canvas Stadium. Now BYU is 3-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Colorado State is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tausili Akana play for?
Tausili Akana plays for BYU, wearing #13 at DE.
What position does Tausili Akana play?
Tausili Akana is a DE for BYU.
How tall is Tausili Akana?
Tausili Akana is 6-3 and weighs 235 lb.
What year is Tausili Akana in?
Tausili Akana is listed as a junior on the BYU roster.
Where is Tausili Akana from?
Tausili Akana is from Laie, HI.
How many tackles does Tausili Akana have?
Tausili Akana has 9 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.