Tonga Paea
6′4″ · 315 lb · Auckland · New Mexico Military Institute
On the Hawai'i roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Auckland, New Zealand
- New Mexico Military Institute
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where he fits
Hawai'i lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
Hawai'i defensive linemen with a game this season
Hawai'i’s week
- RecordHawai'i is 1-6.
- Next gameat UTEP · Sat Nov 7
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Timmy Chang
Pass share
63.9%
312 pass / 176 run
Plays / game
69.7
7 games
Team sack rate
5.8%
347 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Hawai'i.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Three-star HS recruit
Hawai'i has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Hawai'i in 2026
- 2026 Hawai'i ChangYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Hawai'i in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of New Mexico Military Institute, No. 296 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Hawai'i in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Hawai'i3-star out of New Mexico Military Institute
Where he came from
From Auckland, New Zealand — one of 5 players from New Zealand in FBS this season.