#21
Malae Fonoti
Returning to Missouri for 2026
La'ie, Hawai'i → Kahuku
via mutigers.com ↗Malae Fonoti
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eli Drinkwitz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Missouri
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Missouri
Returning around him
- 42% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 6 Missouri players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +3 net (30 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Missouri · Last season: 8-5 (AP #25) · Talent rank #22 · 2026 recruiting class #34
Background
2025 (Montana): Fonoti played 11 games in 2025 … rushed 48 times for 184 yards and four touchdowns … averaged 3.8 yards per carry … caught 10 passes for 97 yards … averaged 9.7 yards per catch. 2024 (Montana): Had a breakout season as a third string running back and still retained his redshirt st...
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