Sapolu is a 15-year NFL Veteran, four-time Super Bowl Champion, two-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame. He is also a Co-Founder of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Polynesian Bowl Game, and Founder of the Men in The Trenches Linemen Academy. In 2015, he was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Polamalu is one of the most renowned players in the history of American football. In 2020, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 12-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his campaign, Polamalu was a two-time Super Bowl Champion, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2010), eight-time Pro Bowler, four-time First-team All-Pro, and many more. In 2016, he was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Mariota was the first Samoan/Polynesian to win the Heisman Trophy Award, an award presented to the most outstanding player of the year in NCAA College Football. His career highlights and awards also include the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, Maxwell Award, Manning Award, Walter Camp Award, and many more. He is currently in his eighth year in the NFL.

Sikahema was the first Tongan to receive a football scholarship and play in the NFL. After retiring from an 8-year NFL career, he worked as a Sports Director and broadcaster for NBC 10 in Philadelphia where he was later inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. In 2016, Sikahema was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Puka had a breakout rookie season with the LA Rams. In his first NFL season he was a finalist for the AP 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. He captured both the NFL rookie receiving yards(1486) and receptions(105) records.

Iamaleava is a 5-star athlete out of high school and has been ranked as the No.2 overall prospect in the country. He also holds the No. 2 quarterback spot of his class according to Rivals.com, and will suit up to play for the Tennessee Vols in the 2023 college football season. Iamaleava was named the Polynesian Football Player of the Year and was also named the MVP of the Polynesian Bowl.

Smith-Schuster holds several NFL records including the youngest player in the NFL to reach 2,500 career receiving- yards. He was selected to the 2018 Pro Bowl while playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also won the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award. He has grown to be one of the most recognized faces in football, and was ranked as one of the NFL’s most marketable players in 2019. In 2022, Smith-Schuster signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is in his sixth NFL season.

Thompson was given the nickname of “The Throwin’ Samoan”, a name that established his career as one of the first Polynesian quarterbacks in history. He graduated as one of the most prolific passers in the NCAA record-books, and led in nine different offensive categories during his 1976 season. His jersey #14 is only one of two WSU football jerseys to be retired. In 2014, he was an inaugural inductee into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Iupati is a former first-round draft pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Prior to his 11-year career in the league, he competed for the Vandals where he was a Consensus All-American (2009) and First-Team All-WAC (2009). During his rookie season, Iupati was selected to the PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010). In the coming years, he was named to the NFL’s First-team All-Pro (2012), Second-team All-Pro (2015), and was selected to play in four Pro Bowls (2012-2015). In 2022, Iupati was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Tagovailoa rose to stardom during his sophomore campaign at Alabama when he won the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship and the CFP National Champion Offensive MVP in 2017. He was also awarded the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, a Consensus All-American, and was selected as the Polynesian College Player of the Year. Tagovailoa was drafted fifth overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.

Te’o is the founder of All Poly Sports, the #1 non-institutional football camp in America. He founded it back in 2001 with a goal of providing educational opportunities for student-athletes through football camps and clinics. A former collegiate athlete, Te’o received a degree in education where he has applied his knowledge to the game and classroom at Alta High School as head football coach, and within his own organization and network.

Kreutz was the 1997 Morris Trophy winner, presented to the best linemen in the PAC-10 conference and was also a Consensus All-American during his collegiate career. A 14-year NFL veteran, and four-time All-Pro, Kreutz was named to the 2000s NFL All-Decade Team. In 2014, he was an inaugural inductee into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Hufanga was named the Polynesian College Player of the year (2020) after a successful season at the University of Southern California. During his collegiate seasons, he racked up more accolades as the Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year (2020), First-team All-Pac 12, and a Consensus All-American. In 2021, Hufanga was drafted by the 49ers, where he later secured a Divisional Playoff win against the Green Bay Packers after he recovered and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown.

Mauigoa, a 5-star athlete from American Samoa, his skill sets brought him all over the world before honing his craft in at the NFL factory that is IMG Academy. He is ranked the No. 2 overall offensive tackle in his high school class, and is also a top 10 overall player in the country according to 247 Sports. In 2022, he signed to play for the University of Miami Hurricanes, and will suit up to play for them in the 2023 collegiate season.

Peko spent 15 seasons in the NFL, and more than half of his career with the Bengals after being selected in the fourth round of the 2006 Draft. After earning his first career start in his rookie season, Peko continued to excel as a defensive strong suit in the trenches. During his long career, he racked up 616 tackles, 20 sacks, 14 pass deflections, and a handful of forced fumbles and recoveries. He was named the captain of the Bengals’ team for a number of years while playing, and helped lead his team to various AFC Wildcard Games.

Epenesa, a two-time first-team All-Big Ten athlete. During his sophomore season, he recorded double digit sacks, and led the Big Ten Conference. In 2020, he was drafted in the second round by the Buffalo Bills.

Tagovailoa is a quarterbacks’ specialist and founder of the training camps and organization, Raising Champions LLC, who is an official training partner with the Polynesian Bowl. He is also the father of Tua and Taulia Tagovailoa. Both sons are renowned quarterbacks, one a former College Football Playoff National Champion MVP with the Alabama Crimson Tide and now the current quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. The other currently holds the University of Maryland single-season school records for completions and passing yards, he was also the MVP of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl.

Ika played as a true freshman for the LSU Tigers in 2019, where he was also a member of the 2019 National Championship team. He made an immediate impact during his first year with LSU, and was a part of their rotation at nose tackle. The following season, he transferred to Baylor University. He was named the BIG 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2021.

Lefau is an all-state defensive player of the year, and two-time member and captain of a state championship team. He was named the MaxPreps Hawaii Player of the Year (2022), recipient of the Marcus Mariota Award (2022), and the No.1 overall linebacker in the state of Hawaii by 247Sports. In 2022, he signed to play for the University of Texas Longhorns and will suit up for them in the 2023 collegiate season.

Sopoaga played in the NFL for a decade before retiring after the 2014 season. His career began at the College of the Canyons before he was recruited to play for the University of Hawai’i as a defensive tackle where he was selected to the Second-team All-WAC (2002). He was ranked the No. 4 best defensive linemen available at the 2004 NFL Draft. At the NFL Combine, he became one of only seventeen prospects to rep more than 40 lifts at the 225-pound bench press since 1999. Sopoaga spent more than half his career with the 49ers, where he played multiple positions including nose tackle, defensive end, and at times, fullback.

Ah You is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Arizona State Sports Hall of Fame, and Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame. In 1974, Ah You earned the Grey Cup’s Defensive MVP after helping his team win the championship game. His #77 jersey is one of ten to be retired by the Alouettes, and was named a Top 50 Player in the CFL’s modern era. In 2017, he was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Ah You was rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Hawai’i (2022) after helping lead the legendary Kahuku Red Raiders to a 12-2 record and state championship. During his senior season, he totaled 10.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and an interception. In December 2022, the talented outside linebacker signed to play for the Beavers, but will be stepping away from football to serve a two-year LDS mission. He will suit up for OSU in the 2025 collegiate football season.

Damuni broke out as a key defensive player for the Cardinals during his junior season (2021). He led the team with 88 tackles, 49 solo, while adding 5.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks, and a QB hurry.

Tanuvasa had an 8-year NFL career with various teams, most notably with the Denver Broncos where he racked up two Super Bowl Rings (XXXII, XXXIII). He also led the Broncos in sacks during his 1998-99 campaign. Tanuvasa is a member of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame, and a co-founder of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and Polynesian Bowl. In 2017, he was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Tuimoloau was ranked the number one overall player in the country for the entire 2020-21 football season, and was named the Polynesian High School Player of the Year. He signed to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and is the highest-rated defensive prospect to sign with the program in the modern recruiting era (2000s-present).

Apisa was the first Samoan in history to be named an All-American. A two-time back to back National Champion (1965, 1966), he ended his career at MSU as one of the most prolific rushing fullbacks in its program. In 2017, he was inducted into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame. The following year, he was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.

Malauulu is a former ambidextrous collegiate quarterback. He is also the founder of the Los Angeles based organization, the AIGA Foundation, that has been assisting Polynesian football players for over 20 years through programs highlighting sports, school, and life at home.

Ale, is a former collegiate star athlete for both Notre Dame and UCLA. He started as a freshman and helped Notre Dame win the 1988 National Championship. He also played in the NFL for various teams. Ale has since moved his football career forward as a coach and mentor at all levels of the game.

Elisaia played defensive tackle at Iowa Wesleyan from 1991-95 and led the team in tackles as a senior while earning NAIA Academic All-America honors. Elisaia graduated and worked as a Strength and Conditioning coach with various programs such as University of Kentucky, Wayne State, McPherson College. In 2005, he joined the University of Utah. A year later, he was promoted to the Director of Sports Performance.

Mahe was considered one of the best all-purpose players in Cougar history. He carried his talents over to the NFL where he spent five seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played in Super Bowl XXXIX as a member of the 2004 NFC Championship team, and led the NFL in punt return average in 2005. Mahe later served as a running backs coach for his alma mater, BYU.

Reed was a Hawaiʻi All-State Defensive Tackle in 1990 while playing for the Kahuku Red Raiders. After being recruited to the University of Hawaii to play football, he eventually pivoted to a different career as a stunt double for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. His son Samson played Division I football at the University of Virginia.