By: Washington State Athletic Communications
HONOLULU – Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata'afa was named the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year, the Polynesian Hall of Fame announced Tuesday.
The award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity. University of Oregon and Tennessee Titans Quarterback Marcus Mariota was selected as the inaugural recipient of the award in 2014, Notre Dame and Baltimore Ravens Offensive Lineman Ronnie Stanley was selected as the recipient in 2015, and University of Colorado Quarterback Sefo Liufau was selected as the recipient in 2016.