TJ Fo’ilefutu Jr. is just one of those backs you can’t help but notice — and not just because he’s ripping off 12 yards a carry. The dude runs like every play matters, and you can see that in how he hits the hole. He’s got real vision, knows how to follow blocks, and when he decides to go, he goes. No hesitation, just downhill. But he’s not just a power guy. Once he’s through the line, TJ’s got the burst to leave defenders behind. Add in his soft hands and ability to catch out of the backfield, and you’ve got a complete back who can hurt you in multiple ways. Now at Liberty, he’s going to be a problem for defenses this fall — and Hawaii saw it too. He’s the kind of player who shows up and immediately makes your offense better.

A throwback football player with a dynamic skillset to impact the game on both sides of the ball. At 6’1” 215 lbs. he’s a downhill runner that combined his speed and power to rush for nearly 1,200 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 12 yards per carry. He’s a patient runner that allows his blocks to develop and use them to his advantage to cut through the defense. Flashes good vision and awareness of where defenders are and finding open running lanes. Excellent contact balance and strength at the POA to absorb contact and run through tacklers. Shows good hands and receiving ability out of the backfield and lining up in the slot finishing the 2024 season with 925 yards on 50 receptions with 10 additional touchdowns. Size and versatility could allow him to play either side of the ball at the college level. Moved up over 30 spots to inside the top 50 overall in the 2026 class.

Thomas Foilefutu, a junior at Tonopah Valley, really broke out this year as they made a run to the semifinals. Standing at 6’1″ and weighing 215 pounds, Foilefutu’s combination of physicality and speed has made him a force to be reckoned with on the field. In the 2024 season, Foilefutu rushed for 1,184 yards and scored an impressive 31 total touchdowns — tied for the conference lead. Highlighting just how dangerous he can be with limited touches, he reached 100+ yards five times on less than 10 carries. Foilefutu didn’t just excel as a runner; he added 925 receiving yards, showing how much of a difference-maker he was no matter where he lined up on the field. His ability to deliver in critical moments and dominate across multiple phases of the game makes him an invaluable asset to the Phoenix. With another year to continue developing his already impressive skill set, he’s set to build on this strong 2024 season.

A hard-nosed and tough LB/RB at 6’1” 215 lbs. Brings a downhill and attacking style of play to both sides of the ball. On defense, he can line up and be effective from multiple spots as an outside edge rusher or play off the LOS as LB. Can work around blockers and avoid contact on his way to the ball carrier. A physical tackler that is always driving his feet and finishing through contact. Exceled on the defensive side as a sophomore finishing the 2023 season with 72 total tackles and 20 TFL but also shined as a RB in Tonopah Valley’s 2024 opener. He’ll be a major impact player on both sides for the next two years.