#40
Mone Malafu
Returning to UCLA for 2026
R-Jr. · Kapa'a, Hawaii → Kapa'a HS
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Mone Malafu
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
UCLA
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · UCLA
Returning around him
- 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +13 net (42 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UCLA · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #26 · 2026 recruiting class #62
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13527
Peaked at #13527 this season.
Background
Career Summary Has played in five games at UCLA since enrolling in January 2023. 2025 Appeared in each of UCLA's first four games of the season, against Utah, UNLV, New Mexico, and Northwestern ... operated on special teams ... did not record any statistics. 2024 Did not see game action in his se...