Hercules Mata'afa, DT, Washington State. Ranked #114 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 4 projection); went undrafted.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
30ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | MIN | 10-6 | 1 | — | 1 | 24% | 20 |
| '20 | MIN | 7-9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 34% | 39 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 4 | 6 | 13 | 31% | 30 | |
| Career | — | 4 | 6 | 13 | 31% | 30 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
254 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.76 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
108"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.64 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.24 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.37 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
26 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Hercules Mata'afa leads all DTs from the 2018 draft class in career tackles for loss.