Misa Paiau

Position:
RB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
225
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Pavaiiai, American Samoa
High School:
Bishop Diego

2025 - Appeared in nine games as both a running back and linebacker, totaling 68 rushing yards on 18 carries while adding a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. Also recorded four tackles and a forced fumble on defense

2024 -- Played in 4 games as a freshman, recording 2 tackles… contributed on special teams with 2 kick returns for 48 yards, including a season-long 26-yard return against Montana

High School
While playing at Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara, California ... Misa missed the entirety of his Senior season due to a knee injury ... In his Junior season, he registered 51 total Tackles and led the team with 11 Tackles for Loss ... He also collected seven Quarterback hurries and three Interceptions ... “[Cal Poly] stayed true to me, they stayed loyal,” he said. “I didn’t even play and they were still by my side, so I want to thank Cal Poly football ” ... Also while playing Running back in High School, he carried the ball 79 times for 779 yards and six Touchdowns ...

Personal
Son of Faalili and Linna Paiau ... Majoring in Business ... “When I went on the visit they were mostly talking about school, and that’s the main focus,” Paiau said. “I'm from Samoa, so we don’t have a high opportunity for academics so that really helped me to decide on Cal Poly.”