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