Teu Kautai
Linebacker 25
Ht/Wt
6'
1"
|
228 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Arlington, 
Texas
Last School
The Oakridge School
Roster Years
2011-2015


Career Summary

Teu Kautai came to BYU as an all-round quarterback, safety and linebacker from The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas. He earned letterman honors his junior and senior years and played in a total of 29 games. He tallied 41 total tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss during his career, while helping BYU to a No. 9 ranking for team tackles for loss in 2015. As a junior Kautai became the fifth BYU player with three sacks in a game since the NCAA began tracking official defensive statistics in 2000. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.

Personal

  • Served in the California San Jose Mission for the LDS Church

Before BYU

  • An all-around athlete who played quarterback, safety and linebacker at The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas
  • High school teammate of Ross Apo
  • A team captain with outstanding leadership abilities
  • Led the offensive unit at quarterback with dual-threat agility as a passer and runner
  • An aggressive defender who runs well and has great athleticism
  • Helped The Oakridge School achieve a 9-2 record in 2009
  • Coached by Phillip Farhat

Mission

  • San Jose , California
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2012

  • Played in two games
Sophmore Year 2013

  • Recorded three tackles and .5 tackles for loss against Utah State
  • Played in three games
Junior Year 2014

  • Registered three sacks, three tackles, three tackles for loss and one forced fumble in the win over Middle Tennessee
  • Became the fifth BYU player with three sacks in a game since the NCAA began tracking official defensive statistics in 2000
  • Named Honorable Mention Linebacker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards (11/3) 
  • Earned letterman honors as a junior
  • Played in all 13 games, starting one
  • Recorded a season-high five tackles against Houston
Senior Year 2015

  • Recorded a season-high five total tackles against UConn
  • Notched four total tackles with a half tackle for loss and one pass breakup against Utah State
  • Played in 11 games, starting two
  • Lettered as a senior
Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 2011

Medical Redshirt Year 2011