Jayden Tuia is a three-star recruit from Pocatello, ID, out of Thunder Ridge (No. 2,621 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Tuia comes from
- Pocatello, ID
- Thunder Ridge
- Thunder Ridge is about 400 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,621 in the 2024 class; signed with Oregon State.
Where Tuia fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Thunder Ridge
Also from Pocatello, ID
Transferred to Colorado State from Oregon State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Three seasons at Oregon State
- 2026 Oregon State ShephardYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOregon State to Colorado State
- 2025 Oregon State BrayYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Oregon State BrayYear 1 · Games –
- High school Thunder RidgeIdaho Falls, ID · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,621 in the 2024 class. Signed with Oregon State.Also from Thunder Ridge: Preston Mcdaniel (Utah State) and Paul Fitzgerald (Utah).
Moves
- Transferred from Oregon State to Colorado State, Jan 15, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Oregon StateThree-star, out of Thunder Ridge
2026
- Transferred to Colorado Statefrom Oregon State
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Trent Bray, Robb Akey, and JaMarcus Shephard. Multi-era developmental context.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Colorado State
