Penn State Nittany Lions#98 · DT Dallas Vakalahi
70 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 326 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- West Valley, UT
Dallas Vakalahi is a DT (#98) for Penn State, from West Valley, UT. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 7
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 6
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 20
Frame 15
Experience 13
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Dallas Vakalahi career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UTAH | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UTAH | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
13
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State DT: #98
- ClassJunior
- HometownWest Valley, UT
Dallas Vakalahi: Penn State DT profile and stats
Dallas Vakalahi is a DT (#98) for Penn State, from West Valley, UT. This profile tracks Dallas Vakalahi's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Dallas Vakalahi in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Dallas Vakalahi play for?
Dallas Vakalahi plays for Penn State, wearing #98 at DT.
What position does Dallas Vakalahi play?
Dallas Vakalahi is a DT for Penn State.
How tall is Dallas Vakalahi?
Dallas Vakalahi is 6-2 and weighs 326 lb.
What year is Dallas Vakalahi in?
Dallas Vakalahi is listed as a junior on the Penn State roster.
Where is Dallas Vakalahi from?
Dallas Vakalahi is from West Valley, UT.
How many tackles does Dallas Vakalahi have?
Dallas Vakalahi has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.