Moliki Matavao is a 6-foot-6, 263-pound tight end from Henderson, Nevada, who played for the UCLA Bruins during the 2023 and 2024 college football seasons. After transferring from Oregon, Matavao became a key contributor to UCLA's offense. In 2024, he led the team with 41 receptions for 506 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 12.3 yards per catch. His standout performance came in the season finale against Fresno State, where he caught eight passes for 120 yards, showcasing his ability to make plays in critical moments. Throughout the season, Matavao demonstrated consistent hands and reliable blocking, earning him a spot on the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors in 2023.
Before his time at UCLA, Matavao played two seasons at Oregon, where he appeared in 26 games and started eight. Over his four-year collegiate career, he accumulated 74 receptions for 998 yards and three touchdowns. Known for his physicality and versatility, Matavao was a consensus four-star recruit coming out of Liberty High School in Nevada, where he was ranked among the top tight ends nationally. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, Matavao is considered a developmental prospect with the potential to make an impact at the professional level.
