#42 Mika Tafua

#52 – Mika Tafua

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Laie, Hawaii – Utah

 

2024

• Appeared in the USFL Championship game against the Birmingham Stallions and finished with two tackles, including a half sack, and a fumble recovery in Michigan’s 31-18 loss
• Appeared in nine regular-season games for the Panthers and finished with 16 total tackles and a half sack
• Played in Week 9 victory over Houston, recording 4 total tackles and a half sack

 

Prior to the Panthers

• NFL experience with the Dallas Cowboys
• Saw action in 44 games with 38 starts for Utah from 2018-21
• Tallied 133 tackles, 32 TFLs, 17.5 sacks, 9 PBUs, 3 forced fumbles and 5 fumble recoveries in four seasons with the Utes
• Three-time All-Pac-12, earning First Team in 2021
• 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee