Keanu Tanuvasa

Keanu Tanuvasa (born June 2002) is an American college football defensive tackle for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the Utah Utes.

Early life Tanuvasa was born in June 2002 and grew up in Orange County, California. His father, Shawn, played for the Utah Utes, while his grandparents are from Samoa. As a senior in 2019, he was named first-team all-county after totaling 40 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks. He participated at the Polynesian Bowl at the conclusion of his high school career.

College career As a true freshman for the Utes in 2022, Tanuvasa redshirted and appeared in four games, totaling six tackles and 1.5 tackles-for-loss. He then started all 13 games at defensive tackle, recording 27 tackles, six TFLs, and two sacks while being named a Freshman All-American by College Football Network. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference for the 2024 season. He transferred to the BYU Cougars for the 2025 season.