University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2024 (Sophomore):

• Appeared in all 12 games.
• Finished the year with 17 tackles, including 11 solo, and a pass breakup.
• Made lone start of the season at nickelback in season opener versus Delaware State, tallying two tackles.
• Had a season-high three tackles in wins over Nevada, at Fresno State, and New Mexico.

2023:

• Appeared in eight games, primarily on special teams.
• Registered his lone tackle on the season against New Mexico.

• Started the first four games of the season at safety. 
• Registered 14 tackles and nine solo tackles.
• Registered four tackles in each of his last three games.
• Sidelined the remainder of the season.
• Redshirted.

• A 2021 graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu.
• Played both sides of the ball during his career with the Buffanblu, lining up as a wide receiver and defensive back.
• Helped Punahou to a runner-up finish in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu as a junior.
• Played safety and cornerback on the state’s top defensive team which allowed only 9.8 points per game.
• Earned honorable mention all-ILH honors in 2019.
• Recorded 24 tackles, including 2.0 for loss, two interceptions, and three pass

• Born in Honolulu, O'ahu.
• Given first name s Eli Matagi.
• Majoring in management.
• Father is former UH running back Afatia Thompson.
• Parents are Afatia and Nicole Thompson of Honolulu.