Two Alabama players named to Polynesian CFB Player of the Year Watch List
Two Alabama players, Cameron Latu and Henry To’oto’o were named to the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List. Altogether, the list is composed of 85 different players from various FBS schools across the country.
If one of the two Alabama players were to win, it wouldn’t be the first player out of Tuscaloosa to win Polynesian Player of the Year.
In 2018 and 2019, former Alabama quarterback and Hawaiian native Tua Tagovailoa won the award.
Latu is a redshirt senior for the Crimson Tide. Originally, he was signed to play weakside defensive end. However, with a lack of depth at the tight end position, the Alabama coaching staff converted him to a pass-catching tight end. Ever since he changed positions in 2019, he has played a key role on the offensive side of the ball.
In the 40 games that he has played in, he has managed to record 26 receptions for 410 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Last season, as a redshirt junior, Latu surpassed former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. for most touchdown receptions by an Alabama tight end in a single season with eight.
The other player that was named to the award watch list is senior linebacker Henry To’oto’o. The native of California joined the Crimson Tide as a transfer after having spent two seasons at Tennessee. He will now be entering his second season with the Crimson Tide. Last season, he was listed as a Second-Team All-SEC selection from coaches around the conference. He also led the team in tackles with 113.
To’oto’o could have very well been an early-round draft pick in last year’s draft. However, he decided to come back to Tuscaloosa for his senior season. The Crimson Tide will return great veteran leadership and play from Latu and To’oto’o.
2022 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List: @AlabamaFTBL TE Cameron Latu (@cameronlatu), and LB Henry To’oto’o (@HenryTootoo1)https://t.co/XoFnpQ1A6g@_NickKelly @Charlie_Potter @Tony_Tsoukalas @UA_Athletics pic.twitter.com/1GBeBw0AH7
— Polynesian Football (@PolynesianFBHOF) August 18, 2022
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