Matagi Thompson
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games. Finished the year with 17 tackles, including 11 solo, and a pass breakup. Made lone start of the season at nickelback in season opener versus Delaware State, tallying two tackles. Had a season-high three tackles in wins over Nevada, at Fresno State, and New Mexico. 2023: Appeared in eight games, primarily on special teams. Registered his lone tackle on the season against New Mexico. 2022 (Freshman): Started the first four games of the season at safety. Registered 14 tackles and nine solo tackles. Registered four tackles in each of his last three games. Sidelined the remainder of the season. Redshirted. Prep: A 2021 graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu. Played both sides of the ball during his career with the Buffanblu, lining up as a wide receiver and defensive back. Helped Punahou to a runner-up finish in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu as a junior. Played safety and cornerback on the state’s top defensive team which allowed only 9.8 points per game. Earned honorable mention all-ILH honors in 2019. Recorded 24 tackles, including 2.0 for loss, two interceptions, and three pass Personal: Born in Honolulu, O'ahu. Given first name s Eli Matagi. Majoring in management. Father is former UH running back Afatia Thompson. Parents are Afatia and Nicole Thompson of Honolulu.
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 3 | 3 | 219 | Med. | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 8 |
| 2025 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 12 | 3 | 174 | Low | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 10 |
| 2024 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 12 | 1 | 36 | Low | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 11 |
| 2023 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 8 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 4 | 4 | 190 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| Career | 39 | 11 | 619 | Med. | 7 | 8 | 1 | 62 | 39 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 12, 2026