2026 Football Roster

19 Eddy Mpela

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 6-2
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Amarillo, Texas

Biography

2025:
Appeared in nine games for the Buffs in 2025... Registered six total tackles (four solo) with 0.5 of them coming for a loss... Season-high two tackles along with a pass breakup at Midwestern State (November 8)... Part of the WT defense that ranked 32nd nationally in team tackles for loss (6.8/game) while also ranking 41st in team sacks (2.42/game)… 

2024:
Redshirted for the Buffaloes during the 2024 campaign...

At Amarillo High School:
Played linebacker and running back for the Sandies of nearby Amarillo High School (Texas) under head coach Chad Dunnam... Second Team All-District selection on the defensive side of the ball during his senior season in 2023... Registered 33 total tackles (six solo) with five of them coming for a loss... Carried the ball 49 times for 200 yards and four touchdowns...

Personal:
Born January 12, 2006... Son of Edmond Kimfila and Kiza Lukoko and he has five siblings: Jolie, Evan, Roset, Joclyn and Elijahia... Expected to major in Business at WT...  

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2024Freshman

    LB
    6'2" 200 lbs
  • 47

    2025Redshirt Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'2" 200 lbs
    47
  • 19

    2026Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'2" 200 lbs
    19