Mausa Palu is a two-star recruit from Nuku'alofa, CA (No. 230 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Temple's 8 games this season.
Where Palu comes from
- Nuku'alofa, CA
- Bishop Alemany
- Bishop Alemany is about 2,500 miles from Lincoln Financial Field
- Two-star junior college recruit in the 2024 class.
- On the Temple roster since 2024
Where Palu fits
Temple lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Temple offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Temple is 2-6. Next: at Navy, Sat Nov 7.
Where to follow
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Temple -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
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 10th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Temple has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Matt Hennessy went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Three seasons at Temple
- 2026 Temple KeelerYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Temple KeelerYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Temple DraytonYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college College of the CanyonsTwo-star junior college recruit. Signed with Temple.
- High school Bishop AlemanyNuku'alofa
Moves
- Signed with Temple in the 2024 class, a 2-star recruit.
2024
- Signed with Temple2-star out of College of the Canyons
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Stan Drayton → K.C. Keeler. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
Where it started
From Nuku'alofa, Tonga — one of 2 players from Tonga in FBS this season.
