Ikinasio Tupou is a three-star recruit from Palo Alto, CA (No. 1,323 in the 2024 class) who has not played in San José State's 9 games this season.
Where Tupou comes from
- Palo Alto, CA
- Palo Alto
- Within 25 miles of CEFCU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,323 in the 2024 class; signed with BYU.
Where Tupou fits
San José State lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
San José State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 94th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
San José State is 4-5. Next: vs Northern Illinois, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Palo Alto, CA
Arrived at San José State from BYU.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for San José State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 94th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
San José State has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Wes Schweitzer went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 San José State NiumataloloYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalBYU to San José State
- 2025 BYU SitakeYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 BYU SitakeYear 1 · Games –
- High school Palo AltoPalo Alto, CA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,323 in the 2024 class. Signed with BYU.Also from Palo Alto: Jeremiah Stallworth (Sacramento State) and Jeremiah Fung (San José State).
Moves
- Transferred from BYU to San José State, Jan 16, 2026.
2024
- Signed with BYUThree-star, out of Palo Alto
2026
- Transferred to San José Statefrom BYU
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kalani Sitake and Ken Niumatalolo.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to San José State
