Ohio State Buckeyes#44 · DE Epi Sitanilei
70 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 258 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Ontario, CA
Epi Sitanilei is a DE (#44) for Ohio State, from Ontario, CA. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles and 1 sack over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 6
Sacks 12
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 7
Sack rate 13
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 6
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 10
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2026 season
3
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Epi Sitanilei career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OSU | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | OSU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
19
3
3
24
9
10
14
3
9
0
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Kent State | W 59-3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ball State | W 56-3 | 2 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowOhio State DE: #44
- ClassSophomore
- HometownOntario, CA
Epi Sitanilei: Ohio State DE profile and stats
Epi Sitanilei is a DE (#44) for Ohio State, from Ontario, CA. This profile tracks Epi Sitanilei's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Epi Sitanilei in the news
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Epi Sitanilei play for?
Epi Sitanilei plays for Ohio State, wearing #44 at DE.
What position does Epi Sitanilei play?
Epi Sitanilei is a DE for Ohio State.
How tall is Epi Sitanilei?
Epi Sitanilei is 6-4 and weighs 258 lb.
What year is Epi Sitanilei in?
Epi Sitanilei is listed as a sophomore on the Ohio State roster.
Where is Epi Sitanilei from?
Epi Sitanilei is from Ontario, CA.
How many tackles does Epi Sitanilei have?
Epi Sitanilei has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.