
BYU's USC Flip-Turned Road-Grading Tackle Beast
Keanu Saleapaga, a 6-5, 270-pound former No. 9 California DE (7 sacks senior year at La Mirada HS), flipped from USC commitment to BYU in 2016 and reinvented himself as a dominant right tackle with 11+ career starts by 2019—showcasing elite athleticism, power, and versatility that screams NFL upside. His intense motor and Provo loyalty make him a culture-fit anchor; ideal for teams needing a mauler who protects QBs like a Cougar fortress. Why care? He's the ultimate under-the-radar gem thriving in BYU's high-octane scheme.