Signature Stats: 8.2 Run Stop Percentage (t25th)

Contract Projection: $3.9 Million AAV (Spotrac)

Cover 1 Take: Powerful Nose Tackle for early downs

Summary: Foley Fatukasi will turn 30 in March and boasts a thick, dense build well-suited for the trenches. A 6’4”, 318-pound defensive tackle known for his versatility and effectiveness as a two-down player. He can seamlessly transition to playing as a defensive end in odd fronts or fill any interior defensive tackle role in even fronts.

Fatukasi fires off the snap with excellent pad level, quickly unfurling his hips into opposing linemen. He rebounds swiftly after combination blocks, ensuring that he remains a factor in the play.His ability to calculate the quickest route to the ballcarrier, combined with rapid hand usage, enables him to win on the play side and also slip off combination blocks to make key tackles in the run game. His thick thighs and ankles provide a rock-solid foundation, anchoring him at the point of attack.

A natural power rusher, he leverages his raw strength—demonstrated by his impressive bench press power—to get under blockers and pry open edges. However, his heavy-footedness and lumbering change of direction, coupled with a stiff, rigid pass rush technique, limit his ability to finish plays on the quarterback. Overall, Fatukasi is a stout, run-stopping force whose impact is most pronounced on early downs.

Signature Trait: Power