Hawaii
Talanoa Hufanga

Talanoa Hufanga

Talanoa Hufanga, of Tongan descent, was named the Polynesian Defensive Player of the Year. Hufanga was a fifth-round pick by the 49ers in the 2021 NFL draft. In 14 games this season, Talanoa recorded 75 tackles (five for loss), defensed eight passes, recorded two sacks, forced two fumbles and has four interceptions, one of which he returned 52 yards for a touchdown.