Star Lotulelei

Star Lotulelei

34-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Star Lotulelei in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Bills in March of 2022.
Let go by Bills
DTFree Agent
March 18, 2022
The Bills have released Lotulelei.
ANALYSIS
In 11 games last season, the 32-year-old recorded 17 tackles and three sacks. The Bills will now move on from the defensive tackle after making big investments in their defensive line during free agency, while Lotulelei (a 2013 first-rounder) will look to catch on with another team looking to bolster its run defense.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2017 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2016 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Game Log...
2023 Star Lotulelei Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Star Lotulelei's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
315 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.14 sec
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.63 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Star Lotulelei See More
2022 NFL Offseason Guide: AFC East
February 23, 2022
Patriots fans have every reason to be excited about Mac Jones and Bill Belichick working together for years to come, but the team first has a tricky offseason ahead.
Exploiting the Matchups: Week 1 Start/Sit
September 9, 2021
Raheem Mostert won't necessarily hold up throughout the year, but he should thrive in his Week 1 matchup on the turf in Detroit.
ADP Analysis: First-Round Clyde & Sony's Slide
August 7, 2020
Jerry Donabedian looks at the ADP impact of opt outs, starting with Clyde Edwards-Helaire's rapid rise into the first round.
Training Camp Notes: July 28
July 28, 2020
A number of important players opted out of the 2020 season, including Packers free agent pickup Devin Funchess. Also the latest on Deebo Samuel, Dalvin Cook, Marquise Brown, and Sony Michel.
IDP Analysis: Week 9 Matchups
October 29, 2019
The Ravens defensive backs, including Jimmy Smith, should be chasing around Patriots' receivers more than they'd like in Week 9.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Lotulelei was rewarded for five years of run clogging with another five years, but it's worth $50 million now. He's missed just four games in his NFL career, notching 141 tackles and 11.5 sacks. That makes him the classic case of real-life value surpassing fantasy ceiling.
Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the former first-rounder is coming off a career-best four sacks last season. However, after posting 42 tackles as a rookie, Lotulelei hasn't topped 26 stops since, significantly capping his fantasy value.
After a rather impressive 2013 rookie campaign, Lotulelei’s production has dropped off the past couple seasons, as complications with his right foot have somewhat inhibited him. While the former first-rounder has played at least 14 games every season, Lotulelei managed just 22 tackles and one sack last term, when his fellow third-year defensive tackle Kawann Short emerged as a Pro-Bowler. Make no mistake, Lotulelei is a load for opposing linemen to handle, but his ability has not translated to fantasy value while banged-up lately, and the presence of rookie first-rounder Vernon Butler represents an insurance policy to him going forward.
Lotulelei has emerged into a disruptive defensive tackle through his first two NFL seasons, totaling 67 tackles and five sacks since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2014. Although a foot issue has bothered him heading into the upcoming campaign, Lotulelei is expected to remain as the anchor of the Panthers' front four, which bodes well for his fantasy stock.
The Panthers' first-round pick last season, Lotulelei enjoyed a great rookie campaign, registering 42 tackles (31 solo), including seven for loss and three sacks. His physical, athletic presence at defensive tackle helped take on blockers to free-up the likes of Luke Kuechly behind him and the defensive end duo of Greg Hardy and Charles Johnson as well. Lotulelei started all 16 games during his first professional season and has considerable upside as an emerging interior lineman moving forward.
Lotulelei is a very versatile player on the interior, possessing dominant skill at 4-3 tackle and any 3-4 defensive line spot. A big snap count at Utah wore Lotulelei down at times, but when he's in top form, Lotulelei is a devastating gut punch to offensive lines. His combination of explosion, leverage and power off the snap is intimidating, and he'll start right away in Carolina.
More Fantasy News
Returns to team
DTBuffalo Bills
December 29, 2021
Lotulelei (personal) rejoined the team Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Will miss major showdown
DTBuffalo Bills
Personal
December 25, 2021
Lotulelei has been ruled out of Sunday's game against New England, as he will not travel with the team due to a personal issue.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Status for Week 16 unclear
DTBuffalo Bills
Personal
December 24, 2021
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Lotulelei (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after the defensive tackle sat out a second straight practice Friday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Set to play
DTBuffalo Bills
December 19, 2021
Lotulelei (toe) will suit up Week 15 against Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Limited in practice
DTBuffalo Bills
Toe
December 17, 2021
Lotulelei (toe) is questionable for Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.