Lopini Katoa Season 2017

Pronunciation: Loh-Pee-nee Kah-TOH-uh

BYU Highlights

• Finishes BYU career with:
  • 1,799 rushing yards
  • 21 rushing touchdowns
  • 27 total touchdowns
  • 2,889 all-purpose yards
• Named Second Team All-Independent his Junior year in 2020
• In 2021, Katoa finished the season as BYU's third-leading rusher with 61 carries for 242 net yards and two touchdowns at four yards per tote
• See "Year" tab for further information

Personal

• Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Independence, Missouri (2015-17)
• Parents are Angie and Sam Katoa
• Married his wife Kayla in July of 2022
• Has one brother and three sisters
• Enjoys spending time with family

Before BYU

• A 2014 all-state selection
• Named Region 4 MVP
• Helped American Fork to the state title game in 2014
• Posted 284 carries, 1,653 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior at American Fork
• Also had 44 receptions, 576 yards and five scores 
• Was also recruited by Oregon State, Army and Utah State