Some stats on him…
Oregon (2017-Present)
During his four seasons at Oregon, the Ducks’ defense has showed marked improvement. After inheriting a defensive line that was part of a defense that finished near the bottom nationally in nearly every statistical category in 2016, UO finished the 2019 season among the top 25 in scoring defense, rushing defense, total defense, sacks and tackles for loss.
The Ducks ranked 126th in scoring defense in 2016, before improving to ninth in 2019 while allowing nearly 25 fewer points per game. Oregon’s rush defense finished third in 2019 after ranking 121st the season before Salave’a arrived in Eugene, holding opponents to over 135 fewer yards on the ground. In total defense, UO improved from 126th the year before Salave’a arrived to 22nd in 2019 while allowing over 189 fewer yards per contest.