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Paul Moala
Profile
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (2000-01-31) January 31, 2000 (age 26)[1]
Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolPenn (Mishawaka, Indiana)
CollegeNotre Dame (2018–2021)
Idaho (2022)
Georgia Tech (2023)
NFL draft2024 (undrafted)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only

Paula Illoa O Vavau Lahi Moala (born January 31, 2000)[1] is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Idaho Vandals, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Early life

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Moala attended high school at Penn. Coming out of high school, Moala was rated as a three star recruit, and the 20th overall prospect in the State of Indiana.[2] Moala also held offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Iowa, Hawaii, Air Force, Utah State.[3] Ultimately, Moala decided to commit to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[4][5]

College career

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Notre Dame

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During the 2018 season, Moala played in seven games where he made one tackle.[6] In week 13 of the 2019 season, Moala returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown, in a win over Navy.[7] In the 2019 season, Moala totaled 14 tackles with one being for a loss, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.[8] During the 2020 season, Moala played in just three games where he had seven tackles before tearing his Achilles.[9] In the 2021 season, Moala played in just one game before tearing his Achilles once again.[10] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Moala decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11][12]

Idaho

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Moala decided to transfer to play for the Idaho Vandals.[13][14] During the 2022 season, Moala had a breakout year, totaling 61 tackles with seven being for a loss, five pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble.[15] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Moala decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal once again.[16][17]

Georgia Tech

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Moala transferred to play his final season at Georgia Tech.[18][19] During Moala's lone season with Georgia Tech, he notched 65 tackles with 11 being for a loss, four sacks, two pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.[20] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Moala decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[21]

Statistics

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2018Notre Dame 701100.00000000
2019Notre Dame 12014680.00000111
2020Notre Dame 307520.00000000
2021Notre Dame 100000.00000000
2022Idaho 12116129322.054210100
2023Georgia Tech 13136537284.02000300
Career482414878706.074210511

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄5 in
(1.83 m)		230 lb
(104 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.76 s1.57 s2.70 s4.39 s7.18 s36 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
All values from Pro Day[22]

Chicago Bears

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After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Moala decided to sign with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[23][24] He was waived on August 26.[25]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On April 28, 2025, Moala signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[26]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Paul Moala". ourlads.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ Farmer, Douglas (December 20, 2017). "Notre Dame gets the letter: Paul Moala, local safety". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ James, Tyler (June 11, 2017). "Local safety Paul Moala earns Notre Dame offer at Irish Invasion". The Reporter-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ James, Tyler (October 22, 2017). "Local safety Paul Moala commits to Notre Dame". The Herald-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Farmer, Douglas (July 14, 2018). "Notre Dame 99-to-2: No. 13 Paul Moala, local safety, incoming freshman". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Farmer, Douglas (July 27, 2021). "Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 13 Paul Moala, senior linebacker coming off an Achilles injury". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ Pixley, Trevon (September 9, 2022). "Midwest return: For Idaho linebacker Paul Moala, it'll be a homecoming in Indiana". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Paul Moala 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ Farmer, Douglas (October 12, 2020). "Notre Dame defensive flux continues with LB Paul Moala out for the year". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ Engel, Patrick (April 6, 2022). "Newsstand: Former Notre Dame LB Paul Moala picks transfer destination". On3.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  11. ↑ Waddell, Samantha (January 10, 2022). "Penn alum and Irish senior LB Paul Moala to transfer". WSBT.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  12. ↑ Clark, Geoffrey (January 2, 2022). "Notre Dame punter Bramblett, linebacker Moala enter transfer portal". Fighting Irish Wire. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  13. ↑ Harriman, Peter (August 25, 2022). "Idaho transfers Paul Moala and Juliano Falaniko come from two sides of storied rivalry to team up on Vandals' defense". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  14. ↑ McKinnell, Zach (June 14, 2022). "FORMER NOTRE DAME LB PAUL MOALA TRANSFERS TO IDAHO". The Bluebloods. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  15. ↑ Sugiura, Ken. "Linebacker Paul Moala transfers to Georgia Tech from Idaho". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  16. ↑ Green, Travis (April 25, 2023). "Idaho linebacker Paul Moala enters transfer portal". KREM.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  17. ↑ Pixley, Trevon (April 26, 2023). "UI loses another defensive centerpiece to the portal". Moscow Pullman Daily-News. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  18. ↑ Bishop, Chad. "Linebacker Paul Moala ready to shine for Georgia Tech". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  19. ↑ Caudell, Jackson (May 16, 2023). "Former Notre Dame And Idaho Linebacker Paul Moala Commits To Georgia Tech". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  20. ↑ Caudell, Jackson (April 29, 2024). "Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Receives Rookie Mini Camp Invite From The Chicago Bears". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ Caudell, Jackson (December 9, 2023). "Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Officially Declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  22. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Paul Moala College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  23. ↑ Caudell, Jackson (May 13, 2024). "Former Georgia Tech Linebacker Paul Moala Signs With the Chicago Bears After Rookie Minicamp Tryout". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  24. ↑ Bishop, Chad (April 29, 2024). "Former Georgia Tech linebacker gets shot with Chicago Bears". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  25. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears waive nine players". ChicagoBears.com.
  26. ↑ Larsen, James (April 29, 2025). "San Antonio Brahmas Sign LB Paul Moala, Lose Nate Wieland". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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