Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU. Ranked #176 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 5 projection); Cleveland drafted him in Round 3, pick 80.
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
46ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | CLE | 6-10 | 11 | — | — | 16% | 23 |
| '20 | CLE | 11-5 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 43% | 50 |
| '21 | CLE | 8-9 | 17 | 5 | — | 28% | 38 |
| '22 | CLE | 7-10 | 31 | 4 | — | 65% | 67 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 90 | 11 | 1 | 46% | 45 | |
| '23 | CLE | 11-6 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 61% | 64 |
| '24 | NE | 4-13 | 6 | — | — | 27% | 36 |
| '25 | MIN | 9-8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Career | — | 133 | 14 | 4 | 48% | 46 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | CLE | 61% | 245 |
| '20 | CLE | 56% | 223 |
| '21 | CLE | 63% | 234 |
| '22 | CLE | 56% | 189 |
| '23 | CLE | 30% | 131 |
| '24 | NE | 38% | 112 |
| '25 | MIN | 66% | 45 |
| Career | 53% | 1179 | |
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ⅛"
→
Frame profile.
Weight
238 lbs
→
Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32"
→
Length profile.
Hand Size
9.625"
→
Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.63 sec.
←
Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
37"
→
Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
→
Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
—
—
Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.21 sec.
←
Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.28 sec.
←
Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
24 reps
→
Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Sione Takitaki leads all LBs from the 2019 draft class in career solo tackles.