Career Summary

Manase Tonga came to BYU as the MVP from Aragon High School in California. As a four-time letterman, Tonga proved to be a valuable contributor to BYU's offense in the 47 games he played. He caught 85 receptions for 799 yards and was credited with two receptions or more in 24 games during his career. Tonga also recorded 678 rushing yards as a Cougar and had a career-long 19-yard carry as a sophomore. With 24 total touchdowns, Tonga helped BYU to a top-25 national ranking in total offense all four seasons. See the season summary tabs below and the stats tabs for more details. 

Professional

Signed free agent deal with the Oakland Raiders in 2010

Personal

• Born in San Mateo, Calif.
• Parents are Latiume and Seneti Tonga
• Signed with Utah before serving a Church mission
• Served a Church mission in San Pedro, Honduras
• Married to Lolohea Rogers
• Son Semisi and daughter Leila
• Eagle Scout
• Recruited by Utah, Montana and Cal.

Before BYU

• Three-year letterwinner at Aragon High School in San Mateo, Calif.
• Honor roll student
• Selected team captain
• Named Most Valuable Player
• Had his jersey retired
• Holds the record from most yards in a game with 365, most yards in a season with 1,886, touchdowns with 25 and receiving touchdowns in a game with 3
• First-team all-county and all-league selection
• Also lettered in basketball and track

Stats

Rushing
YEAR   GP    ATT    YDS  AVG   TD   LONG  
2005   10      6     28  4.7    0   10
2006   13     44    197  4.5    4   19     
2007   12     88    305  3.5    8   17  
2009   12     40    166  3.7    4   18   
TOTAL  47    178    696  3.9   16   19 
CAREER HIGHS
CARRIES: 13 (AT UNM; SEPT. 29, 2007)
YARDS: 54 (AT UNM; SEPT. 29, 2007)
TD: 2 (AT UNM; SEPT. 29, 2007)
LONG: 19 (AT BOSTON COLLEGE; SEPT. 16, 2006)
Receiving
YEAR   REC   YDS   AVG   TD   LONG
2005     5    50  10.0   0      20
2006    23   230  10.0   2      22
2007    27   248   9.2   0      25
2009    30   271   9.0   4      24 
TOTAL   85   799   9.4   6      25