USC Trojans#49 · DE Simote Katoanga
60 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 275 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Oceanside, CA
Simote Katoanga is a DE (#49) for USC, from Oceanside, CA. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 8
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 8
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 17
Frame 17
Experience 6
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Simote Katoanga career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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30
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Louisiana | W 49-30 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs San José State | W 42-26 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUSC DE: #49
- ClassFreshman
- HometownOceanside, CA
Simote Katoanga: USC DE profile and stats
Simote Katoanga is a DE (#49) for USC, from Oceanside, CA. This profile tracks Simote Katoanga's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the USC roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where USC sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Simote Katoanga in the news
All newsRecapUSC beat Washington 25-21 (Week 5, 2026)USC beat Washington 25-21 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapUSC beat Rutgers 42-35 (Week 3, 2026)USC beat Rutgers 42-35 at SHI Stadium. Now USC is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 0-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-19RecapUSC beat Louisiana 49-30 (Week 2, 2026)USC beat Louisiana 49-30 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 3-0, and Louisiana is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Simote Katoanga play for?
Simote Katoanga plays for USC, wearing #49 at DE.
What position does Simote Katoanga play?
Simote Katoanga is a DE for USC.
How tall is Simote Katoanga?
Simote Katoanga is 6-5 and weighs 275 lb.
What year is Simote Katoanga in?
Simote Katoanga is listed as a freshman on the USC roster.
Where is Simote Katoanga from?
Simote Katoanga is from Oceanside, CA.
How many tackles does Simote Katoanga have?
Simote Katoanga has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.