Trinity’s Star Junior Lineman: Pupungatoa Katoa

Pupungatoa Katoa is a 3 Star recruit who plays Interior Offensive Line at Trinity High School. Katoa is ranked as the 670th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 60 Interior Offensive Lineman in the class as well. In addition, Katoa is listed as a top 90 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as a top 10 Interior Offensive Lineman in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Oklahoma, Texas and Oregon.

Who are some role models in your life?

A role model in my life is my mom Illaisanne Likio Katoa. She passed away due to cancer but she was a strong woman through the whole thing.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Some artists I listen to are XXXTentacion, BigXthaPlug and Big Scarr.

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are my get off, run blocking and my ability to get to the second level.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was when we would get together as a team the day before our game to eat and have some fun.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Continue to stay humble and hungry like the offers aren’t even there.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would like to travel to my Island Tonga.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I think I was the age of 14 when I fell in love with the game of football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Trent Williams