California Golden Bears#9 · LB AJ Tuitele
87 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 220 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- North Las Vegas, NV
AJ Tuitele is a LB (#9) for California, from North Las Vegas, NV. In the 2026 season he has 23 tackles and 3 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 17
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 16
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 11
Frame 11
Experience 6
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2026 season
23
Tackles
3.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
AJ Tuitele career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAL | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | USC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 6 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at UNLV | L 31-39 | 7 | 2 |
| Sep 25 | vs Clemson | L 10-24 | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Wagner | W 49-7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Syracuse | W 21-18 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UCLA | L 24-45 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowCalifornia LB: #9
- ClassFreshman
- HometownNorth Las Vegas, NV
AJ Tuitele: California LB profile and stats
AJ Tuitele is a LB (#9) for California, from North Las Vegas, NV. This profile tracks AJ Tuitele's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the California roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where California sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
AJ Tuitele in the news
All newsPreviewVirginia Tech at California: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Virginia Tech visits California at California Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ACC Network.2026-10-07RecapUNLV beat California 39-31 (Week 5, 2026)UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Now UNLV is 3-2, and California is 2-3, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapCalifornia beat Wagner 49-7 (Week 3, 2026)California beat Wagner 49-7 at California Memorial Stadium. Now California is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Wagner is 0-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does AJ Tuitele play for?
AJ Tuitele plays for California, wearing #9 at LB.
What position does AJ Tuitele play?
AJ Tuitele is a LB for California.
How tall is AJ Tuitele?
AJ Tuitele is 6-2 and weighs 220 lb.
What year is AJ Tuitele in?
AJ Tuitele is listed as a freshman on the California roster.
Where is AJ Tuitele from?
AJ Tuitele is from North Las Vegas, NV.
How many tackles does AJ Tuitele have?
AJ Tuitele has 23 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.