Moliki Matavao

Moliki Faatui Matavao (born March 17, 2003) He committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks over offers from Georgia, Penn State, and UCLA.

College career Oregon As a freshman in 2021, Matavao recorded nine receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown for Oregon. In 2022, he totaled ten receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a touchdown on the ground. In 2023, he hauled in 14 receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns. In week 12, Matavao tallied seven receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown versus Washington. In the 2024 regular-season finale, Matavao notched eight receptions for 120 yards versus Fresno State.

Professional career

Matavao was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 248th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. On September 20, 2025, Matavao was waived by New Orleans after Kevin Austin Jr. was signed to the active roster. He was re-signed by New Orleans on September 23, taking the roster spot of Austin, who was waived. On October 4, Matavao was waived and was re-signed to the practice squad three days later. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26.

On August 24, 2026, Matavao was placed on injured reserve.

Personal life Matavao is of Polynesian ancestry.