Fox 5 Names 2026 Silver Pigskin Finalists
Honor Fa'alave Johnson seeks to become the first two-time Silver Pigskin winner in Prep Pigskin Report history.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Fox 5 San Diego has named the finalists for the 2026 Silver Pigskin award, which recognizes top high school football players. Among the finalists is Honor Fa'alave Johnson, the Cathedral running back and safety who won the award in 2025.
Why it matters
Johnson's bid would make him the first two-time Silver Pigskin winner in the history of the Prep Pigskin Report. The award remains a benchmark for high school football recognition across the San Diego region, drawing attention to standout players in the area.
Johnson became the third junior to win the Silver Pigskin in 2025, following Reggie Bush in 2001 and Tyler Buchner in 2019. The 2026 winner has not yet been determined from the finalist field.
The players
Honor Fa'alave Johnson
A Cathedral running back and safety who won the 2025 Silver Pigskin and is seeking to become the first two-time winner.
Pai Polamalu
A St. Augustine running back and safety and the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu, who was the first finalist notified.
The details
Honor Fa'alave Johnson learned he was a finalist while working out in the back corner of the Cathedral gym. Pai Polamalu, a St. Augustine running back and safety and the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu, was the first finalist to be notified.
Timeline
2001: Reggie Bush won the Silver Pigskin as a junior.
2019: Tyler Buchner won the Silver Pigskin as a junior.
2025: Honor Fa'alave Johnson won the Silver Pigskin.
2026: Silver Pigskin finalists were named.
Season Trajectory
Johnson's 2025 win places him in a small group of juniors to claim the Silver Pigskin, following Reggie Bush in 2001 and Tyler Buchner in 2019. A second win would make him the first two-time recipient in the award's history.
The finalist field narrows the list of players who will be considered for the 2026 award, and the eventual winner will be recognized by Fox 5 San Diego. Fans following Cathedral and St. Augustine can track the finalists through the award announcement.
The takeaway
Recognition for high school players like Johnson and Polamalu reflects the depth of talent in San Diego-area football programs. Following finalist announcements offers a clear view of which athletes are drawing statewide attention.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage to see how prep players like Honor Fa'alave Johnson are shaping the season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSWB 5/69.
