Toa Taua is a Pass-Catching Back for Nevada. Toa's 2021 season ranks in the 0th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 182 plays — a developing rate for the RB.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Meaningful starter. Local collective + position-group deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State | 2016 | 288 | 0.340 | 3.9 | 97.9 |
| Dalvin Cook | Florida State | 2016 | 292 | 0.340 | 4.3 | 99.3 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @California | W22-17 | 3.4 | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 2 | vsIdaho State | W49-10 | — | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | @Kansas State | L17-38 | 14.2 | 6 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 11 · Rush Yds 28 · Avg 2.5 · Rush TD 1
| 15 |
| 2.5 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| -0.15 |
| 5 | @Boise State | W41-31 | 9.4 | 12 | 124 | 10.3 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 0 | 0.59 |
| 6 | vsNew Mexico State | W55-28 | -24.2 | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0.09 |
| 7 | vsHawai'i | W34-17 | -2.3 | 21 | 84 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0.12 |
| 8 | @Fresno State | L32-34 | 10.8 | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0.10 |
| 9 | vsUNLV | W51-20 | -13.8 | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0.04 |
| 10 | vsSan José State | W27-24 | -1.9 | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 11 | @San Diego State | L21-23 | 8.3 | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0 | -0.05 |
| 12 | vsAir Force | L39-41 | 7.4 | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.12 |
| 13 | @Colorado State | W52-10 | -2.4 | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0.03 |
| 1 | vsWestern Michigan | L24-52 | 0.6 | 11 | 28 | 2.5 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0.00 |
