HONOLULU (Dec. 16, 2021) – Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura was named a finalist for the 2021 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday.
The Honolulu native is one of seven players named a finalist for the award presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. Cougar defensive lineman Hercules Mata'afa won the award in 2017.
De Laura, playing his first full season, was named the Pac-12 Conference Offensive Freshman of the Year and All-Pac-12 honorable mention after leading the Pac-12 with 2,751 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, 250.