Paki Finau
Paki Finau is a four-star recruit from Hesperia, CA, out of Oak Hills (No. 286 in the 2024 class) who has not played in BYU's 8 games this season.
Where Finau comes from
- Hesperia, CA
- Oak Hills
- About 500 miles from LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Four-star, No. 286 in the 2024 class; signed with Washington.
Where Finau fits
BYU lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 59th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
BYU is 7-1, No. 7 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Utah, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oak Hills
Also from Hesperia, CA
Arrived at BYU from Washington.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for BYU -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
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The unit he anchors ranks 59th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
BYU has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Brady Christensen was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 BYU SitakeYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalWashington to BYU
- 2025 Washington FischYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Washington FischYear 1 · Games –
- Jan 2024 Entered the transfer portal
- High school Oak HillsHesperia, CA · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 286 in the 2024 class. Signed with Washington.Also from Oak Hills: Karson Cox (UCLA), Johnny Notarianni (San José State), Buddha Peleti (Washington State) and 1 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Washington, Jan 23, 2024.
- Transferred from Washington to BYU, Jan 12, 2026.
2024
- Signed with WashingtonFour-star, out of Oak Hills
- Entered the portalfrom Washington
2026
- Transferred to BYUfrom Washington
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jedd Fisch and Kalani Sitake.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to BYU