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BYU football: Three players to watch during spring ball

By Nathan Cunningham

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) throws a pass while pressured by Wyoming Cowboys defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan (93) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. BYU won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) throws a pass while pressured by Wyoming Cowboys defensive tackle Youhanna Ghaifan (93) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. BYU won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ula Tolutau, Freshman Running Back

Toluatau was an animal at East High School in Utah. In 2013 he ran for 2,465 yards and 31 touchdowns en route to being named the Deseret News’ Mr. Football. He originally committed to the Wisconsin Badgers, but flipped to BYU football after his LDS mission.

Tolutau’s film speaks for itself. He ran over and around defenders of all sizes. He’s got good vision and low center of gravity, so he’s tough to bring down. He’s got great size (6-foot-1, 230-pounds) and explosiveness.

He’ll be challenging Squally Canada and Riley Burt for carries right off the bat. If he comes into camp with the same skill he had at East High School, he’ll make an impact for the Cougars in year one.

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