Thursday, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame released its watch list for the 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. Utah representatives are listed below:
BYU
junior defensive lineman Tausili Akana (3.5 tackles for a loss, half a sack last season for the Cougars)
senior safety Raider Damuni (interception, two passes defensed last season for the Cougars)
sophomore offensive lineman Paki Finau
junior safety Faletau Satuala (three interceptions, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles, sack, 7.5 tackles for a loss last season for the Cougars)
freshman receiver Jaron Pula (last season at Lone Peak High School: 57 rec, 834 yards, 11 TD’s for the Knights)
senior defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (2 sacks, three passes defensed, 4.5 tackles for a loss last season for the Cougars)
senior linebacker Cade Uluave (three sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, six passes defensed last season for the California Golden Bears)
Utah State
junior offensive lineman K’leyone Iosua
junior tight end Kache Kaio ( 2 rec, 10 yards last season for the Aggies)
sophomore defensive tackle Sione “Tavo” Motu’apuaka (six appearances in games for Utah last season. No recorded stats)
senior linebacker Bronson Olevao (2 interceptions, three passes defensed, four sacks, 7.5 tackles for a loss last season for the Aggies)
