Pepe Tanuvasa
Defensive Line #45
Ht/Wt
6'
1"
|
240 lbs.
Class
Junior
Hometown
Tigard, 
Oregon
Last School
Navy
Roster Years
2019-2021


Personal

  • Michael and Tamara
  • Father played football at Hawai'i
  • Served mission to Florida

Before BYU

  • Transferred from Navy
  • Played in 13 games in 2018
  • Had 32 tackles
  • Prepped at Tigard High School
  • Lettered in rugby and football
  • All-state second team selection as a senior
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year 2019

  • Had to sit out due to NCAA transfer rules
  • A member of the scout team
  • Scout team defensive player of the week vs. Boise State and UMass
Junior Year 2021

  • Posted second-best tackling total of his career with seven (three solo, four assist) in 35-27 win over South Florida. 
  • Recorded sacks versus No. 19 Arizona State and Boise State. 
  • Recorded first career interception in 59-14 win over Idaho State. 
    • Interception set up a BYU TD moments later. 
  • Through ten games, tied with defensive lineman Gabe Summers for a team-leading three quarterback hurries on the season.  
Senior Year

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year

Junior 2020

  • Played in all 12 games
  • Recorded 24 total tackles (12 solo, 12 assist)
  • Recorded one tackle for loss
    • one sack
    • three quarterback hurries
    • three pass break-ups
  • Tallied a season-high eight tackles and a quarterback hurry in a 55-3 win over his former team, Navy
  • Pepe Tanuvasa makes diving tackle against USF

    Pepe Tanuvasa makes diving tackle against USF.jpg

  • Pepe Tanuvasa tackles Idaho State QB

    Pepe Tanuvasa tackles Idaho State QB

  • Max Tooley, Pepe Tanuvasa tackle USC ball-carrier

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    BYU defense