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#55, Mana Tuioti, Sophomore, Linebacker
Credit: BroncoSports.com
Stats
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 228 lbs
High school: Sheldon HS, Eugene, Or
How’d he get to The Blue™?
Hailing from enemy territory, Mr. Tuioti was a former three-star recruit out of high school and the major recruiting outlets (On3, 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN) all tabbed him as the number one linebacker recruit in Oregon. So, kind of good!
He had offers from Arizona, Arizona State, California, Hawaii, Washington State, and San Diego State.
Nickname
“Magic”
Mostly because I used to play the collectible card game.
Look-alike
Credit: East Bay Times
Foodie Matt Stonie
Career Highlights
As a freshman Tuioti appeared in all 14 games in 2025. He had two fumble recoveries (which was tied for fourth in the MWC).
2026 Prospectus
He did what’s really hard to do as a freshman: play serious minutes. And by all accounts that trend should continue going into his sophomore season. The LB corps is going to have a pretty heavy rotation of Boen Phelps and Jake Ripp. Can’t help but think Tuioti is going to have an even greater role for the defense. Looking forward to a young guy getting reps and experience.
Is he on Twitter?
NIL Exchange:
Didn’t see one.
Completely made up fact
Tuioti’s favorite boba tea drink is Thai Tea with the normal black tapioca. Though he will settle for lychee jellies in a pinch.
