Colorado Buffaloes#45 · DL Vili Taufatofua
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 260 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Auckland
Vili Taufatofua is a DL (#45) for Colorado, from Auckland. In the 2025 season he had 34 tackles and 4 sacks over 10 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 20
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 20
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 19
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 16
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 16
Frame 15
Experience 17
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Vili Taufatofua career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SJSU | 10 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Vili Taufatofua appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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Career timeline
- NowColorado DL: #45
- ClassSenior
- HometownAuckland
Vili Taufatofua: Colorado DL profile and stats
Vili Taufatofua is a DL (#45) for Colorado, from Auckland. This profile tracks Vili Taufatofua's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Vili Taufatofua in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Vili Taufatofua play for?
Vili Taufatofua plays for Colorado, wearing #45 at DL.
What position does Vili Taufatofua play?
Vili Taufatofua is a DL for Colorado.
How tall is Vili Taufatofua?
Vili Taufatofua is 6-3 and weighs 260 lb.
What year is Vili Taufatofua in?
Vili Taufatofua is listed as a senior on the Colorado roster.
Where is Vili Taufatofua from?
Vili Taufatofua is from Auckland.