HONOLULU-Thursday, numerous Utah-based college football players were named to the Polynesian Football Player of the Year watch list by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

BYU

senior safety Chaz Ah You (1 interception, 39 tackles in 2021)

junior defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (1.5 sacks, 5 tackles for a loss in 2021)

junior receiver Puka Nacua (43 rec, 805 yards, 6 TD’s in 2021)

junior linebacker Keenan Pili (1.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for a loss in 2021)

sophomore tight end Isaac Rex (18 rec, 191 yards, 3 TD’s in 2021)

senior defensive lineman Earl Tuioti-Mariner (sack, 2 tackles for a loss in 2021)

senior offensive lineman Joe Tukuafu

Utah

junior offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea

junior offensive lineman Johnny Maea

junior cornerback Malone Mataele (interception, 2.5 tackles for a loss in 2021)

sophomore defensive lineman Tennessee Pututau (sack, tackle for a loss in 2021)

sophomore offensive lineman Junior Tafuna

sophomore receiver Devaughn Vele (23 rec, 389 yards, TD in 2021)

Utah State

junior offensive lineman Falepule Alo

senior defensive lineman Hale Motu’apuaka (2.5 sacks, 8 tackles for a loss in 2021)