Michigan State Spartans#11 · EDGE Anelu Lafaele
80 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Kalihi, HI
Anelu Lafaele is an EDGE (#11) for Michigan State, from Kalihi, HI. In the 2026 season he has 5 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 18
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 14
Frame 12
Experience 10
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2026 season
5
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Anelu Lafaele career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 3 | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSU | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 12 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Wisconsin | L 3-31 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Nebraska | L 13-31 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 35-7 | 1 | 0.5 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State EDGE: #11
- ClassSophomore
- HometownKalihi, HI
Anelu Lafaele: Michigan State EDGE profile and stats
Anelu Lafaele is a EDGE (#11) for Michigan State, from Kalihi, HI. This profile tracks Anelu Lafaele's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Anelu Lafaele in the news
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Anelu Lafaele play for?
Anelu Lafaele plays for Michigan State, wearing #11 at EDGE.
What position does Anelu Lafaele play?
Anelu Lafaele is a EDGE for Michigan State.
How tall is Anelu Lafaele?
Anelu Lafaele is 6-2 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Anelu Lafaele in?
Anelu Lafaele is listed as a sophomore on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Anelu Lafaele from?
Anelu Lafaele is from Kalihi, HI.
How many tackles does Anelu Lafaele have?
Anelu Lafaele has 5 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.