We ranked 18th in FEI defense (ability to limit points based on field position) and 13th in S&P+ defense (ability to win every down).
Look down the list of our leading tacklers and playmakers and you had: Van Noy, Ansah, D. Sorenson, S. Hadley, R. Fuga, E. Manumaleuna with others who were close (U. Unga and U. Kaveinga) and that doesn't include our leading tackler and 2nd-leading tackler for loss that year (B. Ogletree) who was just two small for the NFL.
These guys had A. Fua and B. Kaufusi and R. Tialavea for depth.
Not a bad defense.