Nathan Filipo Ilaoa (born April 4, 1983) is an American former professional football running back.

[1] Ilaoa was the 2000 Washington Post Offensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Met.

Ilaoa began his collegiate career on the Hawaii Warriors football team in 2001.

In 2005, Ilaoa moved to the running back position and rushed for a team-high 643 yards.

He was granted a rare sixth year of eligibility because of injuries in 2006 and amassed 1,827 all-purpose yards.