TalanoaIli

LBLB#22USC Trojans
6'3" • 235lbs • Fr.
Draft Eligibility:2031
Overall Grade '26
64.4
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
40
1291st/2010 - LBs
Tackles '26
4
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
-
BYE WEEK

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Talanoa Ili is a linebacker for the USC Trojans who earned a 64.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 778 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 61.2 ranked 0th among 778 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 68.4 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 56.5 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 4 solo tackles on the season. Ili generated 1 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 112.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 1 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
USC Trojans
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
64.4
AVG
0th/778 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
68.4
AVG
0th/778 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.5
AVG
0th/778 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
61.2
AVG
0th/778 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vs CASJ
64.9
Week 0, 2026
vs LASW
63.2
Week 2, 2026
@ NJRU
62.4
Week 3, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs CAFR
59.2
Week 1, 2026
vs OHST
60
Week 9, 2026
vs ORUN
61.2
Week 4, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
4
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
4
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
2
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
1
-
Passer Rating Allowed
112.5
-
Total Pressures
1
Rank
1291
st
Total Snaps
40
1380
th
Run Defense Snaps
15
1263
rd
Pass Rush Snaps
3
1166
th
Coverage Snaps
22