Haloti Ngata

Bio

At 6-foot-5 and 338 pounds, Haloti Ngata used his size, strength, and athleticism to dominate the line of scrimmage during his three seasons in Eugene. A consensus First Team All-American in 2005, Ngata became the first player in Oregon history to be named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. He also finished as a finalist for the Outland Trophy as one of the top interior linemen in the nation, and as a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy as one of the best defenders in the nation. After missing the 2003 season due to injury, he returned stronger than ever, earning Second Team All-Pac-10 honors in 2004 before solidifying his place among college football's elite with a First Team All-Pac-10 selection and team MVP honors in 2005, the first defensive lineman to claim the accolade in 18 seasons. During his tenure in Eugene and playing for Hall of Fame coach Mike Bellotti, the Ducks tallied a 25-19 record. His efforts contributed to an appearance in the 2002 Seattle Bowl, and in 2005, the Ducks posted a 10-2 record with an appearance in the Holiday Bowl with a final No. 12 ranking. He led the conference's interior linemen in tackles (61) his final year, claiming the 2005 Morris Trophy as the league's top interior lineman. In three seasons, he totaled 151 career tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, and an astounding seven blocked kicks, showcasing his rare ability to impact every phase of the game. Ngata was selected to the Pac-10's "All-Century Team" and was inducted into Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. Beyond football, Ngata has made a significant impact with his wife Christina through the Haloti Ngata Foundation, which focuses on supporting at-risk youth, gang prevention, and providing college-preparation resources.

Career Highlights

• 2005 All-Conference
• 2005 Consensus All-America