#43

Naki Tuakoi

LB · BYU · Fr. · #43

Returning to BYU for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Naki Tuakoi

LB · BYU · Fr · #43

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#498 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

BYU

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Linebacker · BYU

Returning around him

  • 87% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • 2 BYU players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -4 net (9 in / 13 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

BYU · Last season: 12-2 (AP #12) · Talent rank #70 · 2026 recruiting class #21

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #7833

Final rank
#7833
Avg #8740.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #7833 this season.