Dallas Afalava

#52· Wake Forest ·DT ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Seattle, WA

6'1"Height 291 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Dallas Afalava #52

Wake Forest · DT · Sr · 2027 Draft · Seattle, WA · Rainier Beach

6-1 · 291 lbs

4.2

Long Shot

Floor 3.8 · Ceiling 4.4

#3076 overall · #206 DT of 15096

Scouting Verdict

The projected starting nose — an Idaho transfer who produced right away in 2025 (33 tackles, 3 sacks for an interior body). A functional, run-stout starter.

Ceiling · 4.4

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · ACC draft-temper.

Floor · 3.8

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2529 · Pos #247 · State #46

Path: Idaho → Wake Forest

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	TFL	FF	PD
2025	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	12	33	11	3	—	1	1
2024	Idaho	12	27	—	5	7	—	—
2023	Idaho	11	25	15	5	8	—	—