Tavo Motu'apuaka
Tavo Motu'apuaka is a three-star recruit from Honolulu, HI, out of Mililani (No. 1,238 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Motu'apuaka comes from
- Honolulu, HI
- Mililani
- Mililani is about 3,000 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,238 in the 2022 class.
- On the Utah State roster since 2022
Where Motu'apuaka fits
Utah State lists 29 offensive linemen this season.
Utah State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 37th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mililani
Also from Honolulu, HI
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Utah 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 37th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Utah State has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Five seasons at Utah State
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Utah State MendenhallYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Utah State DreilingYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Utah State AndersonYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Utah State AndersonYear 1 · Games –
- High school MililaniMililani, HI · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,238 in the 2022 class. Signed with Utah State.Also from Mililani: Wynden Ho'Ohuli (Hawai'i), Treston McMillan (Washington), Gavin Hunter (Arizona) and 3 more.
2022
- Signed with Utah StateThree-star, out of Mililani
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Blake Anderson, Nate Dreiling, and Bronco Mendenhall. Multi-era developmental context.