Tonga Paea

Spent two seasons at New Mexico Military Institute. · Recorded 23 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery for the Broncos. · Made 14 tackles while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery as a sophomore in 2025. · Turned in best performance on Oct. 11 vs. Cisco College, making five stops while adding a TFL. · Earned the school's Most Inspirational Male Athlete Award. · A member of Phi Theta Kappa. A 2023 graduate of Westlake Boys High School in Auckland, New Zealand. · Helped lead Westlake to a 2023 Rugby World Schools Festival title. Born in Auckland, New Zealand. · Given first name is Siaosi. · Majoring in Pacific Island Studies. · Has two brothers and one sister. · Parents are Meki and Elenoa Paea of Auckland, New Zealand.