Helaman Casuga
| No. 16 – Texas A&M Aggies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 2007 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
Helaman Casuga (born July 9, 2007) is an American college football quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Early life
Casuga began playing high school football at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah and lettered both years.[1] Casuga began starting for Timpview during his freshman year and completed 70.6% for 2,330 yards and 26 TD that season.[2][3] The following year, Casuga passed for 4,135 passing yards and 33 touchdowns.[4]
Before the 2024 season, Casuga transferred to Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah where he would play the following two seasons.[5] As a junior, Casuga passed for 1,617 yards and 18 touchdowns before missing the second half of the season due to injury.[4] Casuga qualified for the Elite 11 Finals during the summer before his senior year.[6] At the competition, he was named On3's Elite 11 Day 2 MVP.[7] During his senior season, Casuga completed 68.2 percent of his passes for 3,487 yards and 37 touchdowns against just nine interceptions.[8] Following the season, Casuga was named the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.[9]
Casuga won the UHSAA 5A state football title in 2023[10] and the 6A state title in 2024 and 2025.[11] He also led Timpview to finish the 2022 season as the 5A championship runner-up.[11]
Casuga was a consensus four-star prospect and ranked as a top 20 quarterback prospect according to Rivals/On3, 247Sports, and ESPN.[12] He received offers from a number of Power Four programs such as BYU, Oregon, and Texas A&M.[13] He ultimately committed to Texas A&M on October 17, 2024.[14] Despite the departure of offensive coordinator Collin Klein, Casuga remained firm in his commitment.[15] He signed with the Aggies on December 3, 2025.[16]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helaman Casuga QB |
Provo, Utah | Corner Canyon | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Oct 17, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (81) | ||||||
College career
Casuga enrolled early at Texas A&M joining the Aggies in January, where he competed for the backup quarterback role against sophomore Brady Hart.[17]
Personal life
Casuga is the son of son of Nephi and Lorie Casuga.[12] He is of Hawaiian descent.[18] He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.[19]
References
- ↑ "Texas A&M Football Welcomes 25-Member Class on Signing Day". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Helaman Casuga, Corner Canyon , Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Angulo, Blair (November 9, 2023). "Four-star QB Helaman Casuga set to see two schools this weekend". 247Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- 1 2 Shelton, Hunter (October 13, 2025). "Corner Canyon (Utah) QB Helaman Casuga reaches impressive passing milestone". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Edward, James (August 14, 2024). "10 intriguing storylines heading into the 2024 high school football season". Deseret News. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ciano, Sydney (June 20, 2025). "Texas A&M Quarterback Recruit Helaman Casuga Makes Waves at Elite 11 Finals and Sets Himself Apart With Five Touchdowns". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ohnysty, Cameron (June 19, 2025). "2026 4-star QB and Texas A&M commit named On3's Elite 11 Day 2 MVP". Aggies Wire. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Todd M. (December 7, 2025). "Texas A&M recruit Helaman Casuga named ALL-USA Football Team finalist". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ @polynesianbowl and @polynesianfbhof. “Salute to Helaman Casuga the 2025 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame High School Player of the Year! 🤙.” Instagram, January 18, 2026, https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTpGIT3E6-f/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==.
- ↑ Karabegovic, Sven (November 18, 2023). "Timpview beats Bountiful in 5A state championship". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- 1 2 "Utah High School Football State Champions". utah-football.com. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- 1 2 "Helaman Casuga - Football". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Todd M. (December 7, 2025). "Texas A&M recruit Helaman Casuga named ALL-USA Football Team finalist". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Helaman Casuga Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ohnysty, Cameron (April 5, 2026). "Texas A&M freshman QB making strides during spring practice". Aggies Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Edward, James (December 3, 2025). "High school football: 4 QBs headline group of 2026 standouts who signed at out-of-state schools". Deseret News. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Tarpley, Jeff (April 17, 2026). "Gigem 247 talks about Texas A&M's backup quarterbacks in Brady Hart and Helaman Casuga". 247Sports. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award Finalists Announced | Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". www.polynesianfootballhof.org. December 4, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ Urban, Andrea (November 20, 2025). "QB rivals in title game, Lone Peak and Corner Canyon QBs united by friendship". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). Retrieved May 6, 2026.