Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin #99

6021, 335, 5.45


Notes: Born in Hawaii and raised in Pago Pago, American Samoa and Southern California. Name is pronounced “Oh-LEE-Vay SONG-uh-POE-loo.” Uncle is NFL defensive tackle Domata Peko (Bengals 2006-16, Broncos 2017-present). Joined the cheerleading team in high school and learned to do a standing back flip. Well-known on campus and plays the ukulele. Played in all 13 games with 4 starts at nose tackle, recording 7 tackles and 1 TFL in 2015. Played in 9 games with 5 starts at nose tackle, posting 14 tackles and 1 sack in 2016; missed 5 games due to injury. Played in all 14 games and started 10 at nose tackle, with 17 tackles, 3.5 TFL and 3 sacks in 2017.

Positives: Massive frame and naturally powerful, yet surprisingly flexible and athletic. Can collapse the pocket and push defenders backwards. Capable of overpowering. Hard worker. Studies film. Has great people skills. Universally liked by others for his positive, outgoing personality. Involved in the community.

Negatives: Limited quickness and lateral agility.

Summary: Pure power-type nose tackle.

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