#3
of 1081 defensive linemen · Top 1%
What the numbers say about Santana
- •Ranks #3 of 1081 defensive linemen in points added per game (+3.32).
- •Top 1% of defensive linemen in QB hurries (11).
What people are saying about Santana
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage describes Santana Hopper's play for Colorado as stellar this season, with writers highlighting his growing confidence on the Buffaloes defense. On3 ↗
- •Hopper led Colorado's defense in a game against No. 12 Texas Tech, and Buffaloes Wire called his performance elite according to PFF grading. Buffaloes Wire ↗
- •Coach Chris Marve has publicly praised Hopper and fellow defensive tackle Dylan Manuel as a strong interior duo for the Buffaloes. Buffaloes Wire ↗
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Against every FBS DL
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- Sacks2.0Top 24%
- Tackles for loss11.0Top 1%
- QB hurries11Top 1%
- Pressures per game1.9Top 1%
- Havoc plays per game1.6Top 1%
- Tackles per game3.4Top 7%
What he does best
- QB hurries (Top 1%)
- Pressures per game (Top 1%)
- Tackles for loss (Top 1%)
What to work on
- Sacks (Top 24%, his lowest mark)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
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Players like Hopper
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 90%match
+2.21 points added per game
Compare to Hopper - 89%match
+2.29 points added per game
Compare to Hopper - 89%match
+2.13 points added per game
Compare to Hopper
Season stats
| Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | Hurries | PD | INT | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 12 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |