With Tony Tuioti recently being named the Director of Player Personnel I thought that I would put together a watch list of Polynesian football prospects that could end up on Michigan's radar.
First off, just who are Polynesians? To keep it simple, this is from Wikipedia:
The Polynesian people consists of various ethnic groups that speak Polynesian languages, a branch of the Oceanic languages, and inhabit Polynesia. The native Polynesian people of New Zealand and Hawaii are minorities in their homelands.
Polynesians, including Samoans, Tongans, Niueans, Cook Islands Māori, Tahitian Mā'ohi, Hawaiian Māoli, Marquesans and New Zealand Māori, are a subset of the Austronesian peoples. They share the same origins as the indigenous peoples of maritime Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and Taiwan. This is supported by genetic,[5] linguistic[6] and archaeological evidence.
When it comes to football, many are of Tongan and, especially, Samoan origin. A couple of prospects on the below list are even still playing in American Samoa. Many are from Hawaii and other western states with large Polynesian populations (Nevada, Utah, the entire west coast). There are a few schools not on the Far West with a large Polynesian base. Euless Trinity High in Texas, the home of 2016 Michigan target Chris Daniels, is one such school.
Here is a link from the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame with a map of Polynesia and a listing of the ten largest Polynesian communities in the U.S..
http://www.polynesianfootballhof.org/history/polynesia
You will see from the below list that many Polynesians are born defensive linemen. Their unique combination of size, power, quickness and aggressiveness make them ideal fits at that spot. They can also excel at other spots. Troy Polamalu was a stud safety, Junior Seau a great LB and Jack Thompson and Marcus Mariota outstanding QBs. Michigan's most recent Polynesians include a fullback, DT and incoming TE.
So who will be next? I'm pretty sure that at least a couple of kids from the below list will end up as Wolverines in the years ahead.
One final note. I compiled this list by quickly scanning my database and adding picking out kids with clearly Polynesian names. There are, however, several prospects out there who are Polynesian but do not have Polynesian names. I know there are at least two that I am missing from this list.
Class of 2017
Measurables for this class not updated since May 2015
Tua Tagovailoa QB/ATH 6'1 190 4.67 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
Josh Falo TE/LB/ATH 6'4 216 Sacramento InderkumCalifornia
Chuck Filiaga OL/DL 6'6 279 5.25 Murrieta Vista Murrieta California
Brett Neilon OL/DL 6'2 273 4.97 Rancho Santa Margarita California
Henry Bainivalu OL/DL 6'5 300 Sammamish Skyline Washington
Phillip Paea OL/DL 6'4 270 Berrien Springs Michigan
Popo Aumavae OL/DL 6'4 285 Stockton St. Mary's California
Orlando Umana OL/DL 6'5 310 Sacramento Grant California
A.J. Epenesa DL/TE6'5 245 4.95 Edwardsville IllinoisIowa verbal
Jay Tufele DL 6'3 280 South Jordan Bingham Utah
Langi Tuifua DL/LB 6'4 220 4.70 South Jordan Bingham Utah Oregon verbal
Syrus Tuitele DL/OL 6'6 275 5.29 Chico Pleasant ValleyCalifornia
Blessman Taala DL/OL/RB 6'3 276 Pago Pago Fagaitua American Samoa
Marlon Tuipulotu DL 6'2 275 Independence CentralOregon
Seven Ma'aeleDL/OL 6'4 277 5.49 Gardena SerraCalifornia
Hekoti Vaisima DL/TE6'2 267 5.20 Concord Clayton Valley California
Austin Faoliu DL/TE6'3 248 San Juan Capistrano JSerra Catholic California
Dillan Misaalefua DL/OL 6'5 280 5.00 San Jose Oak Grove California
Sione Heimuli-Lund LB/RB 6'1 226 4.66 Salt Lake City Brighton Utah Stanford verbal
Isaac Slade-Matautia LB 6'1 215 5.01 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
Juliano Falaniko LB/DB/DL/WR 6'4 198 4.64 Pago Pago Leone American Samoa
Sampson Niu LB 6'1 200 San Diego Madison California
Chaz Ah You DB/WR 6'1 185 4.60 Saratoga Springs Westlake Utah
Isaiah Pola-Mao DB/WR 6'4 190 4.50 Phoenix Mountain Pointe Arizona
Class of 2018
Fa'asolo (Solo) Vaipulu OL 6'2 250 Riverside PolyCalifornia
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (OL); January 2014 Eastbay Youth AA Bowl
One of the top OL prospects in California.............Sophomore starter at OT on a 5-6 team...........The only freshman on a 13-2 team and he started at OG...............Aggressive and powerful lineman. Quick first step. Getting bigger. Power Five talent...............One of the top youth league players in America..............Played in January 2014 Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4924124/solo-vaipulu
FR:
Peselao GautaOL/DL 6'6 290 Garden GroveCalifornia
1-CIF-Southern Section-Division (OL)
One of the top OT prospects in southern California.................Sophmore starter at OT on a 9-2 team and he had 4 tackles, 2 assists and 1 hurry (T/DE)...............Great size, quick feet, moves well laterally, strong sand athletic. P5 talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6337548/peselao-gauta
Jacob Isaia OL/DL 6'3 240 4.90 Las Veaaes Bishop Gorman Nevada
June 2015: Jacob Isaia OL 18 HI Iolani 6-2 218 5.08 4.55 35.0 32.0 77.07............May 2015: Isaia Jacob 210 2018 OL/DL Iolani School 6 ' 01.75 212 9 3/4 32 1/4 4.98 7.39 4.5 8 ' 00.00 26 1/2 8 .............February 2015: Jacob Isaia 2018 Iolani School OL 6-2.0 207 5.1 4.47 31.5 28.1 64.89...........May 2014: Isaia Jacob 95 2018 OL/DL Iolani 6 ' 01.50 193 9.75 32.25 5.00 5.24 7.50 4.94 805 28 0 0
One of the top linemen in Nevada..................He transferred from Honolulu 'Iolani to Bishop Gorman after his sophomore season in January 2016..................Sophomore starter at LT...............Key sophomore to watch on a 8-3 DII team..................Nice frame and good speed, quick, strong and athletic. Rapidly filling out.................315 bench, 425 squat..............77.07 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...........Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine..............64.89 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine.........He tested well at the May 2014 PIAA under Armour Hawaii Combine..........Plays basketball and volleyball......3.2 GPA...........His childhood faves are UCLA (dad's fave) and Michigan State (His mother went there and his grandfather, Bob Apisa, played fullback for the Spartans).....................As of December he was hearing from UCLA and Washington...........As of January he had visited Michigan State, Ohio State, Washington and UCLA
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5470567/jacob-isaia http://www.prepforce.com/video/8286
Penei Sewell OL/DL 6'4 295 6.09 St. George Desert Hills Utah
June 2015: Penei Sewell OL 18 UT Desert Hills 6-3.5 295 6.09 5.60 37.0 21.2 57.09
Freshman team starter at DT & OL.............Strong and powerful OL & DT prospect. Solid base, good hands, high football IQ. Must improve quickness................Very impressive at the May 2014 All Poly Sports Southern Utah Camp.............Younger brother of '15 prospect Gabriel Sewell and '17 prospect Nephi Sewell
2018 SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4649752/penei-sewell
Isaiah Niko OL/DL 6'2 330 CarsonCalifornia
One of 7 sophomores on a 2-4 team (T/DT) and he started at OT............OG prospect with good size, quick feet and great power and strength. A mauler. Broke out as a soph..............315 bench, 485 squat
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4793934/isaiah-niko
Antonio Mafi OL/DL 6'1 340 San Mateo Serra California
One of the top OG prospects in northern California.......................As a sophomore starter at G & DT on a 6-4 team he had 1 tackle, 4 assists, 1 FR and 1 FF...................Two-way lineman with great size and good athleticism. Quick feet for a wide-body. Effective pulling gaurd who is a mauler as a run blocker. Nice technique for a young lineman. P5 skills...............“I think the sky’s the limit for him,” head coach Patrick Walsh said. “He’s got a lot to learn. At his size, his athleticism, I’m happy we have him for the next three years.”
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5350835/atonio-mafi
Isaac Tuia OL/DL 6'2 255 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Nevada
Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl
One of 8 sophomores on a 8-0 DI team (OL)................Freshman team starter for a powerful program (DT/G)..........Good size, athletic, moves well, already on varsity for powerful Gorman as a soph. Must continue to get bigger and stronger. Power Five prospect
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4408483/isaac-tuia
Michael Malepeai OL/DL 6'0 276 5.28 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Malepeai Michael 265 2018 DL Saint Louis High 5 ' 11.25 266.2 9 1/2 32 5.28 8.44 5.07 7 ' 03.00 21 6.............February 2015: Michael Malepeai 2018 Saint Louis School OL 5-11.5 276 5.42 5.29 29 25.6 52.32
One of 23 sophomores on a 8-1 DI team and he had 3 tackles and 1 sack (DL/OL).............JV team starter as a freshman for a strong DI team (T/DT).............Strong and aggressive OG/DT prospect. Started to emerge as a soph. Nice upside.............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine...............52.32 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine................275 bench, 405 squat
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5614443/mikey-malepeai
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4697822/michael-malepeai
Tuli Letuligasenoa DL 6'2 285 Concord De La Salle California
January 2013 7th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl
One of the top overall prospects in California..................Sophomore starter at DT on a 2-1 team and he had 8 tackles, 2 assists, 2 TFL and 2 sacks.........Key sophomore to watch for a powerful program..........Good size and strength, powerful, good motor, nice job of disengaging blocks. Power Five talent. Mistakenly listed as a 2017 kid on the 2015 De La Salle roster, but he is 2018...........Youth leagues all-american
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5572531/tuli-letuligasenoa
Tennessee Pututau DL/LB 6'1 210 Salt Lake City Cottonwood Utah
One of the top prospects in Utah...................Sophomore starter at DE on a 2-6 5A team and he had 33 tackles, 13 assists, 1 TFL, 1 PBU and 1 FF...................Key sophomore to watch on a 5-7 5A team (DE).............Aggressive, athletic and physical DE. Strong against the run. Power Five talent.........LDS.............Tongan................Offered by Colorado early in sophomore year Offers: COL, ORE ST, UTAH, BYU, NEV, UTAH ST
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6004028/tennessee-pututau
Charles Tu'avao DL/OL 6'3 296 5.16 Reno High Nevada
June 2015: Charles Tu'avao DL 18 NV Reno 6-2.5 296 5.16 4.78 34.5 23.9 73.47
Sophomore starter........Key sophomore to watch on a 8-4 DI team after starting on the freshman team at G & DE...................Great size, very fast, quick and strong. Should break out as a soph.............Great 73.47 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...............40YD DASH 5.10 VERTICAL 23.2" BENCH PRESS 275lbs SQUAT 415lbs 100M 13.42
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4637171/charles-boaz-fungavaka-tuavao
Tommy TogiaiDL 6'3 293 5.00 Pocatello Highland Idaho
1-American Family Insurance/USA Today-State (DT)
June 2015: Tommy Togiai DL 18 ID Highland (Pocatello) 6-0.5 266 5.37 4.61 40.5 23.0 79.92
One of the top prospects in Idaho..................Sophomore starter at DT on a 6-2 5A team...............Freshman starter at DT on a 12-0 5A state champion team...............Good size, very strong and powerful, quick feet, explosive. Same program as '15 Notre Dame signee Tristen Hoge. Power Five talent..................40yd Dash 4.70 Vertical 32" Bench Press 425lbs Squat 510lbs.........79.92 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.........Younger brother of '15 DT T.J. Togiai
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4511391/tommy-togiai
Moala Tautua'a DL/OL 6'1 330 Palo Alto California
One of the top DT prospects in northern California.....................As a sophomore DT/T on a 5-7 team he had 31 total tackles and 2 TFL.................The only freshman on a 3-7 team (T/DT) and he had 2 tackles, 4 assists and was a starter............Great size, powerful, moves well. Quick off the ball. Rare frosh to make an impact at Palo Alto High (Jim Harbaugh's alma mater). Outstanding young NT prospect. Power Five talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5170638/moala-tautuaa http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4684137/moala-tautuaa
Ezekiel Sayavong OL/DL 6'1 265 5.36 Tacoma Lincoln Washington
One of the top linemen in Washington............Sophomore starter at center on a 10-1 3A team............Freshman team starter..............Key freshman to watch (DT)........................Great size, quick feet, athletic. Yet to start lifting weights as he enters high school but is naturally strong. Huge upside...........Member of 2013 FBU Seattle team that was the national runner-up and he was very impressive at the tournament............As an 8th-grader he had 60 tackles, nine sacks, 16 assists, one interception, 21 pancake blocks, four fumble recoveries and nine forced fumbles in leading the Tacoma Bellarmine Lions to an undefeated 12-0 season..........410 squat.......Plays basketball............As of June 2014 he liked Alabama, Oregon and Texas A&M
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4289234/ezekiel-sayavong
Nathan Latu DL 6'4 209 5.07 Salt Lake City Olympus Utah
June 2015: Nathan Latu DL 18 UT Olympus 6-4 209 5.07 4.70 33.0 29.0 64.05
One of 10 sophomores on a 5-2 4A team and he had 10 assists..............Key sophomore to watch (DE)...............Great frame, quick off the edge, shoud emerge as a soph.................64.05 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..........Plays rugby...........Shot putter in track...........245 bench, 370 squat.........Twin brother of classmate Cameron Latu?
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6222840/nate-latu
Jay Kakiva DL/TE6'4 245 Fresno McLane California
One of the top DE prospects in Caliofronia..................Sophomore starter at DE on a 1-2 team (DE/TE)..............Good size, quick and athletic. Nice upside with Power Five potential............Invited to January 2016 U.S. Army All-American Combine after shining at May 2015 FBU camp in northern California..............Oregon fan
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5128545/jay-kakiva
Stanley Tapuailupae Iakopo DL/TE6'3 230 Perris California
One of 5 sophomores on a 3-1 team (DE/TE) and he had 2 tackles, 5 assists, 0.5 sacks.........Talented young Polynesian DE prospect. Nice frame, athletic, strong. Power Five prospect
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5143901/stanley-tapuailupae-iakopo
A.J. Luuga DL 6'2 290 Harbor City Narbonne California
One of 12 sophomores on a 4-2 team (DT) and he had 6 tackles, 6 assists, 2 TFL, 1 hurry and 1 PBU..................Good size, powerful and quick feet. Power Five talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5015391/aj-luuga
Chris Manoa DL/OL 6'1 300 Chandler Arizona
As a sophomore DT on a 9-1 DI team he had 7 tackles, 25 assists, 1 sack and a hurry...............One of 4 freshmen on a 9-1 DI team (DT/G) and a freshman team starter..........Strong NT prospect with good size. Solid against the run. Emerged as a soph
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4091240/chris-manoa
Cameron LatuDL 6'3 205 5.15 Salt Lake City Olympus Utah
June 2015: Cameron Latu DL 18 UT Olympus 6-3 205 5.15 5.10 36.0 26.0 56.01
One of 10 sophomores on a 5-2 4A team and he had 2 tackles and 4 assists.............Key sophomore to watch (DE)...............Great frame, quick off the edge, started to emerge as a soph.................56.01 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...............Twin brother of classmate Nathan Latu?............40YD DASH 5.00 SHUTTLE 4.90 VERTICAL 30" BENCH PRESS 205lbs SQUAT 250lbs 100M 12.3 400M 59
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6221141/cameron-latu
Toa Taua LB/DB/RB 5'11 205 5.23 Lompoc California
2-MaxPreps-Soph-AA (LB); 1-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (LB)
Soph: CalHiSports.com All-State Nominee; 1-CIF-Southern Section-Division (DB)
Frosh: CalHiSports.com All-State Nominee (LB); 1-CIF-Southern Section-Northern Division (LB); 1-Lompoc Record-Area (LB); 1-Lee Central Coast Newspapers-Area; 1-LPL League
March 2014: Toa Taua RB 2018 5-7.0 177 5.23 4.56 31.0 26.1 50.58
One of the top prospects in California..................Sophomore starter at LB & RB. He recorded 74 tackles and two sacks. He also rushed for 14 scores...................The only freshman on a 11-1 team (RB/LB) and he had 31 carries for 180 yards (5.8ypc) and 5 TDs, 41 tackles, 13 assists, 8 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 hurries and 3 FFs...........Two-way talent who best projects as a ILB. Runs with good power and a low center of gravity. Very physical and aggressive. Must improve speed. Power Five talent.............."He's pretty fearless and physical for a 14-year-old," his coach, Andrew Jones said in December 2014. "He definitely made an impact," Jones said. "He'll be a national recruit.".................50.58 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine as an 8th-grader............Polynesian..........As an 8th-grader he scored 21 touchdowns and a prestigious invite to the 2013 Cal State Youth Game...........His brothers are UCLA freshman Ainnu Taua and former University of Nevada RB Via Taua.........“Toa is by far one of the best youth running backs that I have ever seen, said Cal State Game Director Derek Burrell. “ Burrell continued by stating “I have coached in the Eastbay All American Game on 3 different occasions and scouted talent for the Cal State Game for an additional 4 years. I have yet to find a running back that can do the things that Toa can do at 14 years old.” Burrell concluded by stating, “Toa is a triple threat; he is agile, quick in space and powerful, by far one of the best that I have ever seen.”................UCLA fan..........As of February he liked Washington State (offer), Cal, USC and UCLA
Offers: WASH ST, HAWAII
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2338627/toa-taua
Palaie Gaoteote LB 6'2 210 5.08 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Nevada
February 2015: Palaie Gaoteote 2018 Mililani High School LB 6-0.5 199 5.08 4.22 33.5 29.2 77.28
One of the top prospects in Nevada.............Final soph stats: 55 tackles, 37 assists, 13.5 TFL and 3 sacks..............Sophomore starter at OLB for a powerful program that was 14-0 and he had 42 tackles, 30 assists, 11.5 TFL, 3 sacks,2 PBUs, 1 FF and 1 INT..................He transferred from Mililanii (Hawaii) to Bishop Groman for his sophomore year......................One of 2 freshmen on a 13-0 DI team (LB) and he had 16 tackles, 1 sack, 2 INTs and 1 FF............Nice size, good range, physical and athletic. Takes good angles, has good instincts and is a fine tackler. Great inside the box. Power Five talent.............Very impressive at the January 2016 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio...........He tested very well at the February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine (class best 77.28 SPARQ)..............The nephew of former NFL defensive end Maa Tanuvasa.........As of January he was hearing from Arizona, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC and Washington
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4045274/palaie-ie-gaoteote
Salua Masina LB/DL/RB 6'3 215 5.13 Salt Lake City Brighton Utah
June 2015: Salua Masina LB 18 UT Brighton 6-2 213 5.13 4.87 32.5 24.6 53.22...........June 2014: Salua Masina TE 2018 UT 6-2.0 188 5.41 5.03 27.0 23.5 31.11
One of the top prospects in Utah................Sophomore starter on a 7-4 5A team and he had 8 tackles, 20 assists, 1 sack, and 1 reception for 29 yards...................The only freshman on a 10-2 5A team (OLB/DE/RB)............Best projects as a LB with his frame and speed, great bloodlines. Power Five big-time talent.............Impressive at the January 2016 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio........53.22 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..............31.11 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.................He has brothers at USC (Osa Masina) and Utah (Uaea Masina) and some feel that Salua could be the best of the bunchUTAH, BYU LB 16 5 2018 SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4772713/salua-masina
Solomon Tuliaupupu LB/TE6'3 225 Claremont California
One of the top LBs in California...............Sophomore starter at MLB on a 7-3 team and he had 83 tackles, 57 assists, 6 TFL, 1 sack, 4 hurries and 1 PBU...................As a freshman LB on a 6-5 team he had 41 tackles, 29 assists, 10 TFL, 1 hurry, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FFs............Polynesian prospect with a great frame and he is rapidly growing. Good speed, toughness and plays very physical. Power Five talent..........His older, Brandon Tuliaupupu, plays at Sacramento State after transferring from UCLA ..................265 bench, 315 squat...........As of February he had heard from Washington (offer), Arizona, ASU, USC, UNLV and Oregon State
Offer: WASH
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4331419/solomon-tuliaupupu
Rocky Savea LB 6'1 205 5.03 Kapolei Hawaii
May 2015: Savea Rocky 156 2018 OLB Kapolei High 6 ' 00.00 200.4 10 1/4 32 1/2 5.03 7.88 4.5 7 ' 06.00 22 3/4 10
One of the top prospects in Hawaii............Sophomore starter at OLB................Key sophomore to watch (OLB) on a 4-5 DI team..............Great frame, good speed, physical, moves well laterally, strong and athletic. Power Five talent................Very impressive at June 2015 Hawaii PIAA Maximum Exposure Camp....................Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine.............Offered by Oregon State and Texas Tech as a freshman
Offers: ORE ST, TT
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5222914/rocky-savea
Malakai Salu LB/OL 6'2 225 Portland Central Catholic Oregon
One of the top prospects in Oregon.................Sophomore starter at MLB on a 8-3 6A team.............The only freshman on the short roster of a 13-1 6A team (MLB/G) and he started on the freshman team..............Hard-nosed and aggressive ILB prospect. Good size, moves well. Should breakout as a soph
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4136612/malakai-salu
Aloali'i Laga LB/RB/DL 5'11 200 Saratoga Springs Westlake Utah
Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl (DT)
One of the top prospects in Utah.......Not listed on the roster as a sophomore. Unsure where he is attending school.................One of 5 freshmen on a 3-6 5A team (DT/MLB/RB) and he had 18 tackles, 25 assists, 3 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 FR and 2 KRs for a 20.5 avg..............Talented young ILB prospect. Tough, aggressive, physical, good nose for the ball, gets backfield penetration. Solid frosh season. Power Five prospect...........Plays rugby
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4299202/laga-aloalii
Fatu Atuaia LB/DL 6'0 230 Orem Utah
Sophomore starter at DE on a 4-6 4A etam..................Key sophomore to watch on a 4-7 4A team (MLB)............He transfererd to Orem for his sophomore year from the islands..................Polynesian stud LB prospect. Good size, aggressive, physical. Broke out as a soph
Offer: STHN UTAH
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3981494/fatu-atuaia
Daniel Faamatau LB/RB 5'11 225 4.89 Norwalk California
March 2014: Daniel Faamatau LB 2018 5-9.0 185 5.34 5.16 30.0 25.7 37.80
One of the top LBs in California.................One of 10 sophomores on a 1-3 team and he started at OLB..............Strong, aggressive, and athletic ILB prospect. Power Five talent.................40YD DASH 4.89 SHUTTLE 4.65 BENCH PRESS 275lbs SQUAT 365lbs.............Younger brother Arizona State DL Dillon Faamatau................37.80 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine as an 8th-grader
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5489687/daniel-faamatau
Folasa'aitu (Lasa) Tofi LB/RB 5'9 220 San Francisco Archbishop Riordan California
Soph: 1-WCAL
One of the top LBs in northern California...............As a sophomore MLB/FB on a 9-4 team he had 1 carry for 6 yards, 45 tackles, 69 assists, 11 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 9 hurries, 4 PBUs and 2 FFs............Compact but physical, strong and aggressive ILB. Great instincts. Nice job of shedding blocks and also effective in coverage. Great soph campaign
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4580090/folasaaitu-tofi
Mark Tu'ufuli LB/DL 6'0 211 CarsonCalifornia
One of 7 sophomores on a 2-4 team (DL/LB) and he had 16 tackles, 11 assists, 2 TFL and 1 sack as a starter at LB..............Aggressive LB with good size and hitting ability. Nice upsid
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6467803/mark-tuufuli
Brandon Kaho LB/DL/RB 6'1 210 4.82 Reno High Nevada
June 2015: Brandon Kaho LB 18 NV Reno 6-0 206 4.82 4.52 35.0 31.1 80.94
As a sophomore he recorded 23 tackles and 1 sack..............Key sophomore to watch on a 8-4 DI team after starting on the freshman team at RB & OLB...................Good size, athletic, strong and speedy. Should break out as a junior...........Class best 80.94 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine................Freshman track bests: 100 Meters 2015 Outdoor 9 13.44c Shot Put - 12lb 2015 Outdoor 9 39' 5.00 Shot Put - 10lb 2015 Outdoor 9 45' 5.00 Discus - 1.6kg 2015 Outdoor 9 126' 3.00
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1815131/brandon-kaho
Angel Asiasi LB/RB 5'11 188 Concord De La Salle California
May 2015: Angel Asiasi LB 18 CA De La Salle 5-10 188 35.0 27.2
One of 5 sophomores on a 2-1 team (RB/LB) and he had 1 tackle.......As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team for a powerful program (RB/MLB)............Speedy and athletic RB/MLB. Good quickness, strength and athleticism. Started to fill out as a frosh and could emerge as a soph..............The younger brother of '16 blue-chipper Devin Asiasi (Michigan)
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4411257/angel-asiasi
Class of 2019
Dane Leituala QB/DB 5'10 195 4.70 Taylorsville Utah
June 2014: Dane Leituala DB 2019 UT 5-8.0 178 4.98 4.53 30.0 24.8 52.83
One of the top freshmen in Utah..............As a freshman QB/S on a 1-5 5A team he had completed 77 of 161 passes for 1,056 yards (.478), 5 TDs and 9 INTs, and had 136 carries for 1,188 yards (8.7ypc) and 11 TDs, and 2 tackles..........Dual-threat QB who has had a monster frosh season. Better runner than passer but has put up huge numbers doing both. Nort real tall but fast and explosive. could be recruited as a DB or athlete.................52.83 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6095466/dane-leituala
Taulia Tagovailoa QB 5'11 195 Kapolei Hawaii
Key freshman to watch on a 5-4 DI team and he will challenge for time at QB and play on varsity........................Younger brother of '17 Honolulu St. Louis blue-chip QB Tua Tagovailoa. Their father, Galu Tagovailoa, is a Kapolei assistant............Pro-style QB. Will end up being bigger than his older brother but not the runner that his brother is. Is right-handed (his brother is a southpaw). Strong arm and spins the ball well
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5432488/taulia-tagovailoa
Shawn Poma RB 5'5 170 4.64 San Diego Cathedral California
February 2016 L.A. Nike Combine: Shawn Poma Cathedral (S.D.) RB 19 5-5.0 170 4.64 4.43 43.0 35.3 105.39
One of the top freshman RBs in California................Freshman team MVP...................Short but has tremendous athletic skills. Fast, quick, strong and explosive. Should breakout as a sophomore............Great and class-leading 105.39 SPARQ at February 2016 L.A. Nike Combine.................40YD DASH 4.57 SHUTTLE 4.20 VERTICAL 35"BENCH PRESS 245lbs SQUAT 405lbs 100M 11.57.............3.0 GPA
FR: https://www.youtube.com/user/shawnAfimuaoPoma/
http://shawnpoma.com/
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6340343/shawn-poma http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6764121/shawn-poma
Joseph (JoJo) Siofele RB 5'11 210 4.65 Vancouver Union Washington
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (RB)
2015: 5-11, 210.........June 2014: Joseph Siofele RB 2019 Union (WA) WA 5-7.5 163 4.96 4.37 33.0 29.6 67.92
One of the top freshmen in Washington...................Freshman starter at RB on a 4-5 4A team and he had 135 carries for 781 yards and 14 TDs................Very strong, quick and explosive downhill runner. Great size and very agile for a big back. Breakout frosh season. Power Five prospect.......... As a freshman he ran for ran for 230 yards and 5 TDs to help Union survive Evergreen’s upset bid, 42-34................Fine 67.92 SPARQ at June 2014 Seattle Nike Combine as a 7th-grader
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1368806/
Kaimana (Bubba) Wa’a OL/DL 6'2 250 5.00 Corvallis Crescent Valley Oregon
Frosh: 1-Conference (OL)
One of the top freshmen in Oregon...............Freshman starter at OG on a 5-4 5A team...............Quick, aggressive, agile, play with good leverage, getting stronger. Could project on either side of the ball. Power Five prospect................245 bench, 405 squat..........Talented wrestler...........Invited to the winter 2016 Bret Cooper Junior Academic All-American Bowl as a freshman.........He moved from Hawaii to Oregon at eight
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6230237/bubba-waa
Joshua Manuma OL/DL 6'3 280 Long Beach Poly California
One of 6 freshmen on a 5-1 team (DT/G)..........Powerful and athletic line prospect. Should breakout as a soph
Talaiteii Matila OL 6'4 300 Federal Way Beamer Washington
Freshman starter on a 1-1 4A team..................Key freshman to watch on a 7-4 4A team............Great size, powerful and aggressive. High ceiling
Tupuga Gutu OL/DL 6'6 345 Oakley Freedom California
Freshman team starter (DT/T).............Tremendous size. Space-eater. Best projects as an OT. Must work on quickness
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6064442/tupuga-gutu-
Lokahi PauoleOL 6'2 279 5.74 Honolulu Kamehameha Hawaii
May 2015: Pauole Lokahi 230 2019 OL Kamehameha High 6 ' 01.50 279 10 1/4 34 5.74 8.75 5.19 6 ' 02.00 18 1/2 .............February 2015: Lokahi Pauole 2019 Kamehameha School OL 6-1.5 270 5.93 5.32 31.5 15.8 37.26
Good size and strength, must work on explosiveness............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaiia Combine..................37.26 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine
Isaiah Atuatasi OL/DL 6'0 275 CarsonCalifornia
As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team (T/DT).............Prep OT who best projects as a guard. Good size and power. Nice upside
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6138780/isaiah-atuatasi
Arasi Mose OL 6'2 289 5.92 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Mose Arasi 294 2019 OL/T/G Saint Louis High 6 ' 01.75 289 9 1/2 34 5.92 8.94 5.22 6 ' 09.00 17
On the JV team as a freshman................OG prospect with good size and decent feet. Will wait his turn at powerful St. Louis............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaiia Combine
2019 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5634708/arasi-mose
Reese Silofau DL/OL 6'3 280 5.78 Westlake Village Oaks Christian California
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (DL); December 2014 8th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl; January 2014 7th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl (DE) 8th: 68-Youth1 National Elite 101
March 2014: Reese Silofau DL 2019 5-11.5 223 5.78 5.30 25.0 20.7 26.10
One of the top freshmen in California......................Freshman starter at DT on a 11-1 team and he had 30 tackles, 25 assists, 7 TFL, 6 sacks and 9 hurries..............Key freshman to watch (DL).................Good size, getting stronger, quick feet. Grreat motor and hard worker. Mentally tough. Power Five talent............"You wouldn't know he's 15," Coach Jim Benkert said in September 2015. "He competes at a high level and practices at a high level."...............One of the top youth league players in America as a 7th-grader..............The two-time youth All-American also won an American Youth Football national championship in 2014, as part of a team that outscored its opponents 503-6 during the regular season................Very impressive at December 2014 8th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl.............26.10 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine..............Played in January 2014 7th Grade Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl..............Offered by BYU during his freshman season
Offer: BYU
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6229338/reese-silofau
8th:
Matthew Pola-Mao DL 6'2 289 Phoenix Mountain Pointe Arizona
One of the top freshmen in Arizona................As a freshman DT on a 12-1 DI team he recorded 5 tackles, 45 assists, 4 TFL, 4 hurries and 2 sacks. He was the only freshman on the team.....................Strong, athletic and aggressive DT prospect. Power Five big-timer................Younger brother of '17 blue-ship DB Isaiah Pola-Mao.........285 bench
Offers: ORE ST
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5573341/matty-pola-mao
Noah (Falcon) Kaumatule DL/TE/OL 6'8 220 Honolulu Punahou Hawaii
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii................Will start on varsity as a sophomore...............On the JV team as a freshman (OL/DL).................Junior high team starter as an 8th-grader (DL/OL)..............Great frame, must fill out and get stronger, athletic. P5 talent...........Younger brother of '15 stud and Punahou star Canton Kaumatule (Oregon)...........Plays basketball
Offers; BYU, UTAH
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6849553/noah-falcon-kaumatule
Tausili Fiatoa DL/LB/ATH 6'2 210 5.25 Provo Timpview Utah
BYU verbal
February 2015: Tausili Fiatoa 2019 Kahuku High School DL 6-1.0 184 5.25 4.6 30.5 26.4 49.86
One of the top freshmen in Utah..................He committed to BYU in February 2016.............Freshman starter at DE on a 11-2 4A team............He moved from Kahuku (Hawaii) to Timpvies for his freshman year....................Nice length, good COD and pretty strong. Versatile performer who could play LB, DE or several other spots depending on future growth. Great work ethic. Power Five talent..............49.86 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine..............As an 8th-grader he starred as a DE for the 11-0 Laie Park Raiders, and also saw some time at outside linebacker. He recorded 12 sacks, 45 tackles, 12 for loss. He was named the Punahou Schools camp defensive MVP for 2014 and Junior Prep League Defensive Player of the Year..............He participated in the 2014 Tanoa Bowl in Washington where he had 2 sacks and a forced fumble
Offers: ORE ST, BYU
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6093747/tausili-fiatoa
Chuck (C.J.) Alatini DL/TE6'2 245 Orem Utah
One of the top freshmen in Utah................Great size, very quick, powerful and agressive off the edge...............Starred for 2014 FBU Team Utah that reached the national finals. Some felt he was the best player on the field
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5500120/chuck-alatini
Faatuiolemotu TuiteleDL/TE/P 6'4 269 5.39 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Tuitele Faatuiolemotu 281 2019 DE/TE Saint Louis High 6 ' 02.25 269.4 10 33 1/2 5.39 8.12 5.13 7 ' 05.00 22 ............February 2015: Faatui Tuitele 2019 Saint Louis School DL 6-3.0 260 5.5 5.26 30 21.6 43.74
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii.....................JV team starter as a freshman....................Great size, quick and powerful. Huge upside..............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine.................Fine 43.74 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine............As an 8th-gader on a 4-3 St. Louis Crusaders team he had 42 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 16 QB hurries, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. On offense the tight end had five receptions for 74 yards and a dozen pancake blocks, while on special teams he averaged 42.5 yards per punt............. His cousin is Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala, who spent nine years in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.............185 bench, 285 squat..............He is interested in studying law...............3.9 GPA.................As of February 2015 he liked Oregon, Boston College and Ole Miss
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5433224/faatui-tuitele
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4871486/faatuiolemotu-tuitele
Sua'ava Poti DL/RB 6'3 233 4.96 Bellflower St. John Bosco California
February 2015: Sua'ava Poti DL 2019 CA 6-0.0 232 5.57 4.81 29 22.6 42.66
Freshman team starter for a powerful program................Key freshman to watch (DE/FB)..............Good size, quick feet, aggressive. Nice upside............42.66 SPARQ at February 2015 Los Angeles Nike Combine............As an 8th-grader in his first year of football he was named to the San Diego AYF National All-Star Team, NUC All-West Game and the Snooper Bowl.......Samoan heritage and has numerous relatives who have played college ball...............40YD DASH 4.96 SHUTTLE 4.80 VERTICAL 27"
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5396879/suaava-poti
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4893615/suaava-poti
Mason Koa Katoa DL/LB 5'11 230 5.33 Euless Trinity Texas
June 2015: Koa Katoa LB 19 TX 5-11 230 5.38 5.04 35.0 26.0 56.37..............March 2015: Koa Katoa LB 2019 TX 5-11.0 233 5.33 4.84 31.0 23.6 49.92........February 2015: Koa Katoa 2019 Trinity High School LB 5-10.0 238 5.37 4.93 35 23.4 55.86.............June 2014: Mason Koa Katoa LB 2019 TX 5-10.0 209 5.63 4.97 32.0 23.0 41.88
Key freshman to watch (LB)....................Good size and very strong. Has gotten thicker and improcved speed as an 8th-grader. Junior high LB who will grow into a DL.................56.37 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.............Very impressive at April 2015 Dallas NextGen All America Showcase Camp at LB..................49.92 SPARQ at March 2015 Dallas Nike Combine.........Class-best 55.86 SPARQ as an 8th-grader at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine...............41.88 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6364091/koa-katoa
Beaux Tagaloa DL 5'11 275 Concord De La Salle California
As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team...........Powerful and aggressive lineman. Great size and quick feet. One to watch with his bloodlines...................Younger brother of '16 blue-chip lineman Boss Tagaloa (UCLA)
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5649611/beaux-tagaloa
Ace Felise OL/DL 6'2 260 5.39 South Jordan Bingham Utah
8th: 94-Youth1 National Elite 101
June 2014: Ace Felise DL 2019 UT 6-0.0 244 5.39 5.32 29.0 21.1 38.97
Played up a level on the sophomore team as a freshman OG/LSN...................Great combination of size and speed for a youg lineman. Must get a lot stronger............38.97 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..............140 bench, 315 squat
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6201815/ace-felise
Malakai Vaipulu LB 6'0 219 Bellflower St. John Bosco California
2014 Football Hotbed Youth All-American
One of the top freshmen in California..............Freshman team starter at LB............Good size, aggressive, instinctive, tackling machine..............Starred in the 2015 American Youth Football National All-Star game for the West team...........Starred for the Inland Empire Ducks
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5399540/malakai-vaipulu
8th:
Miki Ah You LB 6'1 175 5.14 Kahuku Hawaii
February 2015: Miki Ah You 2019 Kahuku High School LB 5-11.0 160 5.14 4.4 28 25.5 48.09
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii.................On the JV team as a freshman...............Nice frame and very good COD. Great instincts, excels in his reads, quick to the ball. Must fill out. P5 talent...................48.09 SPARQ at the February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine.............He comes from a football family many of whom played for BYU. He is related to Charles Ah You who played at BYU long ago. He is cousins with former Cougars Matt Ah You (linebacker) and C.J. Ah You (defensive end). His uncle Harland Ah You and Kingsley Ah You also played at BYU during the 1990’s. He is also closely related to Jasen Ah You, who has just been hired on as BYU’s new Director of Football Athletic Relations. He is also a cousin of stud '17 prospect Chaz Ah You..............Offered by BYU as a freshman.............3.7 GPA
Offer: BYU
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430103/you-ah
Kaiini Hall-Pukahi LB/TE5'10 210 Kahuku Hawaii
JV team starter as a freshman (OLB/TE)...........OLB prospect with god size and range, physical. Could emerge on varsity as a soph
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430101/kaiini-hall-pukahi
Toalei Lefau LB 5'10 215 Kahuku Hawaii
JV team starter as a freshman (LB)...............Nice-sized, tough and aggrssive ILB. Could emerge as a soph on varsity
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430105/toalei-lefau
Kamren Fabiculanan DB/WR 6'1 170 Ventura St. Bonaventure California
One of the top freshman DBs in California...................One of 3 freshmen on a 5-2 team and he started at CB (CB/WR).............Key freshman to watch on a 6-5 team (CB)..............Cover corner with good length and recovery speed. Breakout frosh campaign............Youth leagues star
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4445137/kamren-fabiculanan
First off, just who are Polynesians? To keep it simple, this is from Wikipedia:
The Polynesian people consists of various ethnic groups that speak Polynesian languages, a branch of the Oceanic languages, and inhabit Polynesia. The native Polynesian people of New Zealand and Hawaii are minorities in their homelands.
Polynesians, including Samoans, Tongans, Niueans, Cook Islands Māori, Tahitian Mā'ohi, Hawaiian Māoli, Marquesans and New Zealand Māori, are a subset of the Austronesian peoples. They share the same origins as the indigenous peoples of maritime Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and Taiwan. This is supported by genetic,[5] linguistic[6] and archaeological evidence.
When it comes to football, many are of Tongan and, especially, Samoan origin. A couple of prospects on the below list are even still playing in American Samoa. Many are from Hawaii and other western states with large Polynesian populations (Nevada, Utah, the entire west coast). There are a few schools not on the Far West with a large Polynesian base. Euless Trinity High in Texas, the home of 2016 Michigan target Chris Daniels, is one such school.
Here is a link from the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame with a map of Polynesia and a listing of the ten largest Polynesian communities in the U.S..
http://www.polynesianfootballhof.org/history/polynesia
You will see from the below list that many Polynesians are born defensive linemen. Their unique combination of size, power, quickness and aggressiveness make them ideal fits at that spot. They can also excel at other spots. Troy Polamalu was a stud safety, Junior Seau a great LB and Jack Thompson and Marcus Mariota outstanding QBs. Michigan's most recent Polynesians include a fullback, DT and incoming TE.
So who will be next? I'm pretty sure that at least a couple of kids from the below list will end up as Wolverines in the years ahead.
One final note. I compiled this list by quickly scanning my database and adding picking out kids with clearly Polynesian names. There are, however, several prospects out there who are Polynesian but do not have Polynesian names. I know there are at least two that I am missing from this list.
Class of 2017
Measurables for this class not updated since May 2015
Tua Tagovailoa QB/ATH 6'1 190 4.67 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
Josh Falo TE/LB/ATH 6'4 216 Sacramento InderkumCalifornia
Chuck Filiaga OL/DL 6'6 279 5.25 Murrieta Vista Murrieta California
Brett Neilon OL/DL 6'2 273 4.97 Rancho Santa Margarita California
Henry Bainivalu OL/DL 6'5 300 Sammamish Skyline Washington
Phillip Paea OL/DL 6'4 270 Berrien Springs Michigan
Popo Aumavae OL/DL 6'4 285 Stockton St. Mary's California
Orlando Umana OL/DL 6'5 310 Sacramento Grant California
A.J. Epenesa DL/TE6'5 245 4.95 Edwardsville IllinoisIowa verbal
Jay Tufele DL 6'3 280 South Jordan Bingham Utah
Langi Tuifua DL/LB 6'4 220 4.70 South Jordan Bingham Utah Oregon verbal
Syrus Tuitele DL/OL 6'6 275 5.29 Chico Pleasant ValleyCalifornia
Blessman Taala DL/OL/RB 6'3 276 Pago Pago Fagaitua American Samoa
Marlon Tuipulotu DL 6'2 275 Independence CentralOregon
Seven Ma'aeleDL/OL 6'4 277 5.49 Gardena SerraCalifornia
Hekoti Vaisima DL/TE6'2 267 5.20 Concord Clayton Valley California
Austin Faoliu DL/TE6'3 248 San Juan Capistrano JSerra Catholic California
Dillan Misaalefua DL/OL 6'5 280 5.00 San Jose Oak Grove California
Sione Heimuli-Lund LB/RB 6'1 226 4.66 Salt Lake City Brighton Utah Stanford verbal
Isaac Slade-Matautia LB 6'1 215 5.01 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
Juliano Falaniko LB/DB/DL/WR 6'4 198 4.64 Pago Pago Leone American Samoa
Sampson Niu LB 6'1 200 San Diego Madison California
Chaz Ah You DB/WR 6'1 185 4.60 Saratoga Springs Westlake Utah
Isaiah Pola-Mao DB/WR 6'4 190 4.50 Phoenix Mountain Pointe Arizona
Class of 2018
Fa'asolo (Solo) Vaipulu OL 6'2 250 Riverside PolyCalifornia
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (OL); January 2014 Eastbay Youth AA Bowl
One of the top OL prospects in California.............Sophomore starter at OT on a 5-6 team...........The only freshman on a 13-2 team and he started at OG...............Aggressive and powerful lineman. Quick first step. Getting bigger. Power Five talent...............One of the top youth league players in America..............Played in January 2014 Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4924124/solo-vaipulu
FR:
Peselao GautaOL/DL 6'6 290 Garden GroveCalifornia
1-CIF-Southern Section-Division (OL)
One of the top OT prospects in southern California.................Sophmore starter at OT on a 9-2 team and he had 4 tackles, 2 assists and 1 hurry (T/DE)...............Great size, quick feet, moves well laterally, strong sand athletic. P5 talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6337548/peselao-gauta
Jacob Isaia OL/DL 6'3 240 4.90 Las Veaaes Bishop Gorman Nevada
June 2015: Jacob Isaia OL 18 HI Iolani 6-2 218 5.08 4.55 35.0 32.0 77.07............May 2015: Isaia Jacob 210 2018 OL/DL Iolani School 6 ' 01.75 212 9 3/4 32 1/4 4.98 7.39 4.5 8 ' 00.00 26 1/2 8 .............February 2015: Jacob Isaia 2018 Iolani School OL 6-2.0 207 5.1 4.47 31.5 28.1 64.89...........May 2014: Isaia Jacob 95 2018 OL/DL Iolani 6 ' 01.50 193 9.75 32.25 5.00 5.24 7.50 4.94 805 28 0 0
One of the top linemen in Nevada..................He transferred from Honolulu 'Iolani to Bishop Gorman after his sophomore season in January 2016..................Sophomore starter at LT...............Key sophomore to watch on a 8-3 DII team..................Nice frame and good speed, quick, strong and athletic. Rapidly filling out.................315 bench, 425 squat..............77.07 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...........Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine..............64.89 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine.........He tested well at the May 2014 PIAA under Armour Hawaii Combine..........Plays basketball and volleyball......3.2 GPA...........His childhood faves are UCLA (dad's fave) and Michigan State (His mother went there and his grandfather, Bob Apisa, played fullback for the Spartans).....................As of December he was hearing from UCLA and Washington...........As of January he had visited Michigan State, Ohio State, Washington and UCLA
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5470567/jacob-isaia http://www.prepforce.com/video/8286
Penei Sewell OL/DL 6'4 295 6.09 St. George Desert Hills Utah
June 2015: Penei Sewell OL 18 UT Desert Hills 6-3.5 295 6.09 5.60 37.0 21.2 57.09
Freshman team starter at DT & OL.............Strong and powerful OL & DT prospect. Solid base, good hands, high football IQ. Must improve quickness................Very impressive at the May 2014 All Poly Sports Southern Utah Camp.............Younger brother of '15 prospect Gabriel Sewell and '17 prospect Nephi Sewell
2018 SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4649752/penei-sewell
Isaiah Niko OL/DL 6'2 330 CarsonCalifornia
One of 7 sophomores on a 2-4 team (T/DT) and he started at OT............OG prospect with good size, quick feet and great power and strength. A mauler. Broke out as a soph..............315 bench, 485 squat
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4793934/isaiah-niko
Antonio Mafi OL/DL 6'1 340 San Mateo Serra California
One of the top OG prospects in northern California.......................As a sophomore starter at G & DT on a 6-4 team he had 1 tackle, 4 assists, 1 FR and 1 FF...................Two-way lineman with great size and good athleticism. Quick feet for a wide-body. Effective pulling gaurd who is a mauler as a run blocker. Nice technique for a young lineman. P5 skills...............“I think the sky’s the limit for him,” head coach Patrick Walsh said. “He’s got a lot to learn. At his size, his athleticism, I’m happy we have him for the next three years.”
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5350835/atonio-mafi
Isaac Tuia OL/DL 6'2 255 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Nevada
Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl
One of 8 sophomores on a 8-0 DI team (OL)................Freshman team starter for a powerful program (DT/G)..........Good size, athletic, moves well, already on varsity for powerful Gorman as a soph. Must continue to get bigger and stronger. Power Five prospect
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4408483/isaac-tuia
Michael Malepeai OL/DL 6'0 276 5.28 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Malepeai Michael 265 2018 DL Saint Louis High 5 ' 11.25 266.2 9 1/2 32 5.28 8.44 5.07 7 ' 03.00 21 6.............February 2015: Michael Malepeai 2018 Saint Louis School OL 5-11.5 276 5.42 5.29 29 25.6 52.32
One of 23 sophomores on a 8-1 DI team and he had 3 tackles and 1 sack (DL/OL).............JV team starter as a freshman for a strong DI team (T/DT).............Strong and aggressive OG/DT prospect. Started to emerge as a soph. Nice upside.............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine...............52.32 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine................275 bench, 405 squat
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5614443/mikey-malepeai
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4697822/michael-malepeai
Tuli Letuligasenoa DL 6'2 285 Concord De La Salle California
January 2013 7th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl
One of the top overall prospects in California..................Sophomore starter at DT on a 2-1 team and he had 8 tackles, 2 assists, 2 TFL and 2 sacks.........Key sophomore to watch for a powerful program..........Good size and strength, powerful, good motor, nice job of disengaging blocks. Power Five talent. Mistakenly listed as a 2017 kid on the 2015 De La Salle roster, but he is 2018...........Youth leagues all-american
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5572531/tuli-letuligasenoa
Tennessee Pututau DL/LB 6'1 210 Salt Lake City Cottonwood Utah
One of the top prospects in Utah...................Sophomore starter at DE on a 2-6 5A team and he had 33 tackles, 13 assists, 1 TFL, 1 PBU and 1 FF...................Key sophomore to watch on a 5-7 5A team (DE).............Aggressive, athletic and physical DE. Strong against the run. Power Five talent.........LDS.............Tongan................Offered by Colorado early in sophomore year Offers: COL, ORE ST, UTAH, BYU, NEV, UTAH ST
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6004028/tennessee-pututau
Charles Tu'avao DL/OL 6'3 296 5.16 Reno High Nevada
June 2015: Charles Tu'avao DL 18 NV Reno 6-2.5 296 5.16 4.78 34.5 23.9 73.47
Sophomore starter........Key sophomore to watch on a 8-4 DI team after starting on the freshman team at G & DE...................Great size, very fast, quick and strong. Should break out as a soph.............Great 73.47 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...............40YD DASH 5.10 VERTICAL 23.2" BENCH PRESS 275lbs SQUAT 415lbs 100M 13.42
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4637171/charles-boaz-fungavaka-tuavao
Tommy TogiaiDL 6'3 293 5.00 Pocatello Highland Idaho
1-American Family Insurance/USA Today-State (DT)
June 2015: Tommy Togiai DL 18 ID Highland (Pocatello) 6-0.5 266 5.37 4.61 40.5 23.0 79.92
One of the top prospects in Idaho..................Sophomore starter at DT on a 6-2 5A team...............Freshman starter at DT on a 12-0 5A state champion team...............Good size, very strong and powerful, quick feet, explosive. Same program as '15 Notre Dame signee Tristen Hoge. Power Five talent..................40yd Dash 4.70 Vertical 32" Bench Press 425lbs Squat 510lbs.........79.92 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.........Younger brother of '15 DT T.J. Togiai
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4511391/tommy-togiai
Moala Tautua'a DL/OL 6'1 330 Palo Alto California
One of the top DT prospects in northern California.....................As a sophomore DT/T on a 5-7 team he had 31 total tackles and 2 TFL.................The only freshman on a 3-7 team (T/DT) and he had 2 tackles, 4 assists and was a starter............Great size, powerful, moves well. Quick off the ball. Rare frosh to make an impact at Palo Alto High (Jim Harbaugh's alma mater). Outstanding young NT prospect. Power Five talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5170638/moala-tautuaa http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4684137/moala-tautuaa
Ezekiel Sayavong OL/DL 6'1 265 5.36 Tacoma Lincoln Washington
One of the top linemen in Washington............Sophomore starter at center on a 10-1 3A team............Freshman team starter..............Key freshman to watch (DT)........................Great size, quick feet, athletic. Yet to start lifting weights as he enters high school but is naturally strong. Huge upside...........Member of 2013 FBU Seattle team that was the national runner-up and he was very impressive at the tournament............As an 8th-grader he had 60 tackles, nine sacks, 16 assists, one interception, 21 pancake blocks, four fumble recoveries and nine forced fumbles in leading the Tacoma Bellarmine Lions to an undefeated 12-0 season..........410 squat.......Plays basketball............As of June 2014 he liked Alabama, Oregon and Texas A&M
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4289234/ezekiel-sayavong
Nathan Latu DL 6'4 209 5.07 Salt Lake City Olympus Utah
June 2015: Nathan Latu DL 18 UT Olympus 6-4 209 5.07 4.70 33.0 29.0 64.05
One of 10 sophomores on a 5-2 4A team and he had 10 assists..............Key sophomore to watch (DE)...............Great frame, quick off the edge, shoud emerge as a soph.................64.05 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..........Plays rugby...........Shot putter in track...........245 bench, 370 squat.........Twin brother of classmate Cameron Latu?
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6222840/nate-latu
Jay Kakiva DL/TE6'4 245 Fresno McLane California
One of the top DE prospects in Caliofronia..................Sophomore starter at DE on a 1-2 team (DE/TE)..............Good size, quick and athletic. Nice upside with Power Five potential............Invited to January 2016 U.S. Army All-American Combine after shining at May 2015 FBU camp in northern California..............Oregon fan
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5128545/jay-kakiva
Stanley Tapuailupae Iakopo DL/TE6'3 230 Perris California
One of 5 sophomores on a 3-1 team (DE/TE) and he had 2 tackles, 5 assists, 0.5 sacks.........Talented young Polynesian DE prospect. Nice frame, athletic, strong. Power Five prospect
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5143901/stanley-tapuailupae-iakopo
A.J. Luuga DL 6'2 290 Harbor City Narbonne California
One of 12 sophomores on a 4-2 team (DT) and he had 6 tackles, 6 assists, 2 TFL, 1 hurry and 1 PBU..................Good size, powerful and quick feet. Power Five talent
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5015391/aj-luuga
Chris Manoa DL/OL 6'1 300 Chandler Arizona
As a sophomore DT on a 9-1 DI team he had 7 tackles, 25 assists, 1 sack and a hurry...............One of 4 freshmen on a 9-1 DI team (DT/G) and a freshman team starter..........Strong NT prospect with good size. Solid against the run. Emerged as a soph
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4091240/chris-manoa
Cameron LatuDL 6'3 205 5.15 Salt Lake City Olympus Utah
June 2015: Cameron Latu DL 18 UT Olympus 6-3 205 5.15 5.10 36.0 26.0 56.01
One of 10 sophomores on a 5-2 4A team and he had 2 tackles and 4 assists.............Key sophomore to watch (DE)...............Great frame, quick off the edge, started to emerge as a soph.................56.01 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine...............Twin brother of classmate Nathan Latu?............40YD DASH 5.00 SHUTTLE 4.90 VERTICAL 30" BENCH PRESS 205lbs SQUAT 250lbs 100M 12.3 400M 59
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6221141/cameron-latu
Toa Taua LB/DB/RB 5'11 205 5.23 Lompoc California
2-MaxPreps-Soph-AA (LB); 1-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (LB)
Soph: CalHiSports.com All-State Nominee; 1-CIF-Southern Section-Division (DB)
Frosh: CalHiSports.com All-State Nominee (LB); 1-CIF-Southern Section-Northern Division (LB); 1-Lompoc Record-Area (LB); 1-Lee Central Coast Newspapers-Area; 1-LPL League
March 2014: Toa Taua RB 2018 5-7.0 177 5.23 4.56 31.0 26.1 50.58
One of the top prospects in California..................Sophomore starter at LB & RB. He recorded 74 tackles and two sacks. He also rushed for 14 scores...................The only freshman on a 11-1 team (RB/LB) and he had 31 carries for 180 yards (5.8ypc) and 5 TDs, 41 tackles, 13 assists, 8 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 hurries and 3 FFs...........Two-way talent who best projects as a ILB. Runs with good power and a low center of gravity. Very physical and aggressive. Must improve speed. Power Five talent.............."He's pretty fearless and physical for a 14-year-old," his coach, Andrew Jones said in December 2014. "He definitely made an impact," Jones said. "He'll be a national recruit.".................50.58 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine as an 8th-grader............Polynesian..........As an 8th-grader he scored 21 touchdowns and a prestigious invite to the 2013 Cal State Youth Game...........His brothers are UCLA freshman Ainnu Taua and former University of Nevada RB Via Taua.........“Toa is by far one of the best youth running backs that I have ever seen, said Cal State Game Director Derek Burrell. “ Burrell continued by stating “I have coached in the Eastbay All American Game on 3 different occasions and scouted talent for the Cal State Game for an additional 4 years. I have yet to find a running back that can do the things that Toa can do at 14 years old.” Burrell concluded by stating, “Toa is a triple threat; he is agile, quick in space and powerful, by far one of the best that I have ever seen.”................UCLA fan..........As of February he liked Washington State (offer), Cal, USC and UCLA
Offers: WASH ST, HAWAII
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2338627/toa-taua
Palaie Gaoteote LB 6'2 210 5.08 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Nevada
February 2015: Palaie Gaoteote 2018 Mililani High School LB 6-0.5 199 5.08 4.22 33.5 29.2 77.28
One of the top prospects in Nevada.............Final soph stats: 55 tackles, 37 assists, 13.5 TFL and 3 sacks..............Sophomore starter at OLB for a powerful program that was 14-0 and he had 42 tackles, 30 assists, 11.5 TFL, 3 sacks,2 PBUs, 1 FF and 1 INT..................He transferred from Mililanii (Hawaii) to Bishop Groman for his sophomore year......................One of 2 freshmen on a 13-0 DI team (LB) and he had 16 tackles, 1 sack, 2 INTs and 1 FF............Nice size, good range, physical and athletic. Takes good angles, has good instincts and is a fine tackler. Great inside the box. Power Five talent.............Very impressive at the January 2016 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio...........He tested very well at the February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine (class best 77.28 SPARQ)..............The nephew of former NFL defensive end Maa Tanuvasa.........As of January he was hearing from Arizona, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC and Washington
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4045274/palaie-ie-gaoteote
Salua Masina LB/DL/RB 6'3 215 5.13 Salt Lake City Brighton Utah
June 2015: Salua Masina LB 18 UT Brighton 6-2 213 5.13 4.87 32.5 24.6 53.22...........June 2014: Salua Masina TE 2018 UT 6-2.0 188 5.41 5.03 27.0 23.5 31.11
One of the top prospects in Utah................Sophomore starter on a 7-4 5A team and he had 8 tackles, 20 assists, 1 sack, and 1 reception for 29 yards...................The only freshman on a 10-2 5A team (OLB/DE/RB)............Best projects as a LB with his frame and speed, great bloodlines. Power Five big-time talent.............Impressive at the January 2016 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio........53.22 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..............31.11 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.................He has brothers at USC (Osa Masina) and Utah (Uaea Masina) and some feel that Salua could be the best of the bunchUTAH, BYU LB 16 5 2018 SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4772713/salua-masina
Solomon Tuliaupupu LB/TE6'3 225 Claremont California
One of the top LBs in California...............Sophomore starter at MLB on a 7-3 team and he had 83 tackles, 57 assists, 6 TFL, 1 sack, 4 hurries and 1 PBU...................As a freshman LB on a 6-5 team he had 41 tackles, 29 assists, 10 TFL, 1 hurry, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FFs............Polynesian prospect with a great frame and he is rapidly growing. Good speed, toughness and plays very physical. Power Five talent..........His older, Brandon Tuliaupupu, plays at Sacramento State after transferring from UCLA ..................265 bench, 315 squat...........As of February he had heard from Washington (offer), Arizona, ASU, USC, UNLV and Oregon State
Offer: WASH
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4331419/solomon-tuliaupupu
Rocky Savea LB 6'1 205 5.03 Kapolei Hawaii
May 2015: Savea Rocky 156 2018 OLB Kapolei High 6 ' 00.00 200.4 10 1/4 32 1/2 5.03 7.88 4.5 7 ' 06.00 22 3/4 10
One of the top prospects in Hawaii............Sophomore starter at OLB................Key sophomore to watch (OLB) on a 4-5 DI team..............Great frame, good speed, physical, moves well laterally, strong and athletic. Power Five talent................Very impressive at June 2015 Hawaii PIAA Maximum Exposure Camp....................Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine.............Offered by Oregon State and Texas Tech as a freshman
Offers: ORE ST, TT
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5222914/rocky-savea
Malakai Salu LB/OL 6'2 225 Portland Central Catholic Oregon
One of the top prospects in Oregon.................Sophomore starter at MLB on a 8-3 6A team.............The only freshman on the short roster of a 13-1 6A team (MLB/G) and he started on the freshman team..............Hard-nosed and aggressive ILB prospect. Good size, moves well. Should breakout as a soph
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4136612/malakai-salu
Aloali'i Laga LB/RB/DL 5'11 200 Saratoga Springs Westlake Utah
Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl (DT)
One of the top prospects in Utah.......Not listed on the roster as a sophomore. Unsure where he is attending school.................One of 5 freshmen on a 3-6 5A team (DT/MLB/RB) and he had 18 tackles, 25 assists, 3 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 FR and 2 KRs for a 20.5 avg..............Talented young ILB prospect. Tough, aggressive, physical, good nose for the ball, gets backfield penetration. Solid frosh season. Power Five prospect...........Plays rugby
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4299202/laga-aloalii
Fatu Atuaia LB/DL 6'0 230 Orem Utah
Sophomore starter at DE on a 4-6 4A etam..................Key sophomore to watch on a 4-7 4A team (MLB)............He transfererd to Orem for his sophomore year from the islands..................Polynesian stud LB prospect. Good size, aggressive, physical. Broke out as a soph
Offer: STHN UTAH
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3981494/fatu-atuaia
Daniel Faamatau LB/RB 5'11 225 4.89 Norwalk California
March 2014: Daniel Faamatau LB 2018 5-9.0 185 5.34 5.16 30.0 25.7 37.80
One of the top LBs in California.................One of 10 sophomores on a 1-3 team and he started at OLB..............Strong, aggressive, and athletic ILB prospect. Power Five talent.................40YD DASH 4.89 SHUTTLE 4.65 BENCH PRESS 275lbs SQUAT 365lbs.............Younger brother Arizona State DL Dillon Faamatau................37.80 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine as an 8th-grader
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5489687/daniel-faamatau
Folasa'aitu (Lasa) Tofi LB/RB 5'9 220 San Francisco Archbishop Riordan California
Soph: 1-WCAL
One of the top LBs in northern California...............As a sophomore MLB/FB on a 9-4 team he had 1 carry for 6 yards, 45 tackles, 69 assists, 11 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 9 hurries, 4 PBUs and 2 FFs............Compact but physical, strong and aggressive ILB. Great instincts. Nice job of shedding blocks and also effective in coverage. Great soph campaign
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4580090/folasaaitu-tofi
Mark Tu'ufuli LB/DL 6'0 211 CarsonCalifornia
One of 7 sophomores on a 2-4 team (DL/LB) and he had 16 tackles, 11 assists, 2 TFL and 1 sack as a starter at LB..............Aggressive LB with good size and hitting ability. Nice upsid
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6467803/mark-tuufuli
Brandon Kaho LB/DL/RB 6'1 210 4.82 Reno High Nevada
June 2015: Brandon Kaho LB 18 NV Reno 6-0 206 4.82 4.52 35.0 31.1 80.94
As a sophomore he recorded 23 tackles and 1 sack..............Key sophomore to watch on a 8-4 DI team after starting on the freshman team at RB & OLB...................Good size, athletic, strong and speedy. Should break out as a junior...........Class best 80.94 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine................Freshman track bests: 100 Meters 2015 Outdoor 9 13.44c Shot Put - 12lb 2015 Outdoor 9 39' 5.00 Shot Put - 10lb 2015 Outdoor 9 45' 5.00 Discus - 1.6kg 2015 Outdoor 9 126' 3.00
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1815131/brandon-kaho
Angel Asiasi LB/RB 5'11 188 Concord De La Salle California
May 2015: Angel Asiasi LB 18 CA De La Salle 5-10 188 35.0 27.2
One of 5 sophomores on a 2-1 team (RB/LB) and he had 1 tackle.......As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team for a powerful program (RB/MLB)............Speedy and athletic RB/MLB. Good quickness, strength and athleticism. Started to fill out as a frosh and could emerge as a soph..............The younger brother of '16 blue-chipper Devin Asiasi (Michigan)
SO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4411257/angel-asiasi
Class of 2019
Dane Leituala QB/DB 5'10 195 4.70 Taylorsville Utah
June 2014: Dane Leituala DB 2019 UT 5-8.0 178 4.98 4.53 30.0 24.8 52.83
One of the top freshmen in Utah..............As a freshman QB/S on a 1-5 5A team he had completed 77 of 161 passes for 1,056 yards (.478), 5 TDs and 9 INTs, and had 136 carries for 1,188 yards (8.7ypc) and 11 TDs, and 2 tackles..........Dual-threat QB who has had a monster frosh season. Better runner than passer but has put up huge numbers doing both. Nort real tall but fast and explosive. could be recruited as a DB or athlete.................52.83 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6095466/dane-leituala
Taulia Tagovailoa QB 5'11 195 Kapolei Hawaii
Key freshman to watch on a 5-4 DI team and he will challenge for time at QB and play on varsity........................Younger brother of '17 Honolulu St. Louis blue-chip QB Tua Tagovailoa. Their father, Galu Tagovailoa, is a Kapolei assistant............Pro-style QB. Will end up being bigger than his older brother but not the runner that his brother is. Is right-handed (his brother is a southpaw). Strong arm and spins the ball well
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5432488/taulia-tagovailoa
Shawn Poma RB 5'5 170 4.64 San Diego Cathedral California
February 2016 L.A. Nike Combine: Shawn Poma Cathedral (S.D.) RB 19 5-5.0 170 4.64 4.43 43.0 35.3 105.39
One of the top freshman RBs in California................Freshman team MVP...................Short but has tremendous athletic skills. Fast, quick, strong and explosive. Should breakout as a sophomore............Great and class-leading 105.39 SPARQ at February 2016 L.A. Nike Combine.................40YD DASH 4.57 SHUTTLE 4.20 VERTICAL 35"BENCH PRESS 245lbs SQUAT 405lbs 100M 11.57.............3.0 GPA
FR: https://www.youtube.com/user/shawnAfimuaoPoma/
http://shawnpoma.com/
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6340343/shawn-poma http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6764121/shawn-poma
Joseph (JoJo) Siofele RB 5'11 210 4.65 Vancouver Union Washington
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (RB)
2015: 5-11, 210.........June 2014: Joseph Siofele RB 2019 Union (WA) WA 5-7.5 163 4.96 4.37 33.0 29.6 67.92
One of the top freshmen in Washington...................Freshman starter at RB on a 4-5 4A team and he had 135 carries for 781 yards and 14 TDs................Very strong, quick and explosive downhill runner. Great size and very agile for a big back. Breakout frosh season. Power Five prospect.......... As a freshman he ran for ran for 230 yards and 5 TDs to help Union survive Evergreen’s upset bid, 42-34................Fine 67.92 SPARQ at June 2014 Seattle Nike Combine as a 7th-grader
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1368806/
Kaimana (Bubba) Wa’a OL/DL 6'2 250 5.00 Corvallis Crescent Valley Oregon
Frosh: 1-Conference (OL)
One of the top freshmen in Oregon...............Freshman starter at OG on a 5-4 5A team...............Quick, aggressive, agile, play with good leverage, getting stronger. Could project on either side of the ball. Power Five prospect................245 bench, 405 squat..........Talented wrestler...........Invited to the winter 2016 Bret Cooper Junior Academic All-American Bowl as a freshman.........He moved from Hawaii to Oregon at eight
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6230237/bubba-waa
Joshua Manuma OL/DL 6'3 280 Long Beach Poly California
One of 6 freshmen on a 5-1 team (DT/G)..........Powerful and athletic line prospect. Should breakout as a soph
Talaiteii Matila OL 6'4 300 Federal Way Beamer Washington
Freshman starter on a 1-1 4A team..................Key freshman to watch on a 7-4 4A team............Great size, powerful and aggressive. High ceiling
Tupuga Gutu OL/DL 6'6 345 Oakley Freedom California
Freshman team starter (DT/T).............Tremendous size. Space-eater. Best projects as an OT. Must work on quickness
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6064442/tupuga-gutu-
Lokahi PauoleOL 6'2 279 5.74 Honolulu Kamehameha Hawaii
May 2015: Pauole Lokahi 230 2019 OL Kamehameha High 6 ' 01.50 279 10 1/4 34 5.74 8.75 5.19 6 ' 02.00 18 1/2 .............February 2015: Lokahi Pauole 2019 Kamehameha School OL 6-1.5 270 5.93 5.32 31.5 15.8 37.26
Good size and strength, must work on explosiveness............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaiia Combine..................37.26 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine
Isaiah Atuatasi OL/DL 6'0 275 CarsonCalifornia
As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team (T/DT).............Prep OT who best projects as a guard. Good size and power. Nice upside
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6138780/isaiah-atuatasi
Arasi Mose OL 6'2 289 5.92 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Mose Arasi 294 2019 OL/T/G Saint Louis High 6 ' 01.75 289 9 1/2 34 5.92 8.94 5.22 6 ' 09.00 17
On the JV team as a freshman................OG prospect with good size and decent feet. Will wait his turn at powerful St. Louis............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaiia Combine
2019 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5634708/arasi-mose
Reese Silofau DL/OL 6'3 280 5.78 Westlake Village Oaks Christian California
2-MaxPreps-Frosh-AA (DL); December 2014 8th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl; January 2014 7th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl (DE) 8th: 68-Youth1 National Elite 101
March 2014: Reese Silofau DL 2019 5-11.5 223 5.78 5.30 25.0 20.7 26.10
One of the top freshmen in California......................Freshman starter at DT on a 11-1 team and he had 30 tackles, 25 assists, 7 TFL, 6 sacks and 9 hurries..............Key freshman to watch (DL).................Good size, getting stronger, quick feet. Grreat motor and hard worker. Mentally tough. Power Five talent............"You wouldn't know he's 15," Coach Jim Benkert said in September 2015. "He competes at a high level and practices at a high level."...............One of the top youth league players in America as a 7th-grader..............The two-time youth All-American also won an American Youth Football national championship in 2014, as part of a team that outscored its opponents 503-6 during the regular season................Very impressive at December 2014 8th Grade Eastbay Youth AA Bowl.............26.10 SPARQ at March 2014 Los Angeles Nike Combine..............Played in January 2014 7th Grade Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl..............Offered by BYU during his freshman season
Offer: BYU
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6229338/reese-silofau
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Matthew Pola-Mao DL 6'2 289 Phoenix Mountain Pointe Arizona
One of the top freshmen in Arizona................As a freshman DT on a 12-1 DI team he recorded 5 tackles, 45 assists, 4 TFL, 4 hurries and 2 sacks. He was the only freshman on the team.....................Strong, athletic and aggressive DT prospect. Power Five big-timer................Younger brother of '17 blue-ship DB Isaiah Pola-Mao.........285 bench
Offers: ORE ST
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5573341/matty-pola-mao
Noah (Falcon) Kaumatule DL/TE/OL 6'8 220 Honolulu Punahou Hawaii
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii................Will start on varsity as a sophomore...............On the JV team as a freshman (OL/DL).................Junior high team starter as an 8th-grader (DL/OL)..............Great frame, must fill out and get stronger, athletic. P5 talent...........Younger brother of '15 stud and Punahou star Canton Kaumatule (Oregon)...........Plays basketball
Offers; BYU, UTAH
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6849553/noah-falcon-kaumatule
Tausili Fiatoa DL/LB/ATH 6'2 210 5.25 Provo Timpview Utah
BYU verbal
February 2015: Tausili Fiatoa 2019 Kahuku High School DL 6-1.0 184 5.25 4.6 30.5 26.4 49.86
One of the top freshmen in Utah..................He committed to BYU in February 2016.............Freshman starter at DE on a 11-2 4A team............He moved from Kahuku (Hawaii) to Timpvies for his freshman year....................Nice length, good COD and pretty strong. Versatile performer who could play LB, DE or several other spots depending on future growth. Great work ethic. Power Five talent..............49.86 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine..............As an 8th-grader he starred as a DE for the 11-0 Laie Park Raiders, and also saw some time at outside linebacker. He recorded 12 sacks, 45 tackles, 12 for loss. He was named the Punahou Schools camp defensive MVP for 2014 and Junior Prep League Defensive Player of the Year..............He participated in the 2014 Tanoa Bowl in Washington where he had 2 sacks and a forced fumble
Offers: ORE ST, BYU
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6093747/tausili-fiatoa
Chuck (C.J.) Alatini DL/TE6'2 245 Orem Utah
One of the top freshmen in Utah................Great size, very quick, powerful and agressive off the edge...............Starred for 2014 FBU Team Utah that reached the national finals. Some felt he was the best player on the field
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5500120/chuck-alatini
Faatuiolemotu TuiteleDL/TE/P 6'4 269 5.39 Honolulu St. Louis Hawaii
May 2015: Tuitele Faatuiolemotu 281 2019 DE/TE Saint Louis High 6 ' 02.25 269.4 10 33 1/2 5.39 8.12 5.13 7 ' 05.00 22 ............February 2015: Faatui Tuitele 2019 Saint Louis School DL 6-3.0 260 5.5 5.26 30 21.6 43.74
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii.....................JV team starter as a freshman....................Great size, quick and powerful. Huge upside..............Tested well at the May 2015 PIAA Under Armour Hawaii Combine.................Fine 43.74 SPARQ at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine............As an 8th-gader on a 4-3 St. Louis Crusaders team he had 42 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 16 QB hurries, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. On offense the tight end had five receptions for 74 yards and a dozen pancake blocks, while on special teams he averaged 42.5 yards per punt............. His cousin is Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala, who spent nine years in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.............185 bench, 285 squat..............He is interested in studying law...............3.9 GPA.................As of February 2015 he liked Oregon, Boston College and Ole Miss
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5433224/faatui-tuitele
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4871486/faatuiolemotu-tuitele
Sua'ava Poti DL/RB 6'3 233 4.96 Bellflower St. John Bosco California
February 2015: Sua'ava Poti DL 2019 CA 6-0.0 232 5.57 4.81 29 22.6 42.66
Freshman team starter for a powerful program................Key freshman to watch (DE/FB)..............Good size, quick feet, aggressive. Nice upside............42.66 SPARQ at February 2015 Los Angeles Nike Combine............As an 8th-grader in his first year of football he was named to the San Diego AYF National All-Star Team, NUC All-West Game and the Snooper Bowl.......Samoan heritage and has numerous relatives who have played college ball...............40YD DASH 4.96 SHUTTLE 4.80 VERTICAL 27"
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5396879/suaava-poti
8th: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4893615/suaava-poti
Mason Koa Katoa DL/LB 5'11 230 5.33 Euless Trinity Texas
June 2015: Koa Katoa LB 19 TX 5-11 230 5.38 5.04 35.0 26.0 56.37..............March 2015: Koa Katoa LB 2019 TX 5-11.0 233 5.33 4.84 31.0 23.6 49.92........February 2015: Koa Katoa 2019 Trinity High School LB 5-10.0 238 5.37 4.93 35 23.4 55.86.............June 2014: Mason Koa Katoa LB 2019 TX 5-10.0 209 5.63 4.97 32.0 23.0 41.88
Key freshman to watch (LB)....................Good size and very strong. Has gotten thicker and improcved speed as an 8th-grader. Junior high LB who will grow into a DL.................56.37 SPARQ at June 2015 Salt Lake City Nike Combine.............Very impressive at April 2015 Dallas NextGen All America Showcase Camp at LB..................49.92 SPARQ at March 2015 Dallas Nike Combine.........Class-best 55.86 SPARQ as an 8th-grader at February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine...............41.88 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6364091/koa-katoa
Beaux Tagaloa DL 5'11 275 Concord De La Salle California
As a freshman he played up a level on the JV team...........Powerful and aggressive lineman. Great size and quick feet. One to watch with his bloodlines...................Younger brother of '16 blue-chip lineman Boss Tagaloa (UCLA)
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5649611/beaux-tagaloa
Ace Felise OL/DL 6'2 260 5.39 South Jordan Bingham Utah
8th: 94-Youth1 National Elite 101
June 2014: Ace Felise DL 2019 UT 6-0.0 244 5.39 5.32 29.0 21.1 38.97
Played up a level on the sophomore team as a freshman OG/LSN...................Great combination of size and speed for a youg lineman. Must get a lot stronger............38.97 SPARQ at June 2014 Salt Lake City Nike Combine..............140 bench, 315 squat
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6201815/ace-felise
Malakai Vaipulu LB 6'0 219 Bellflower St. John Bosco California
2014 Football Hotbed Youth All-American
One of the top freshmen in California..............Freshman team starter at LB............Good size, aggressive, instinctive, tackling machine..............Starred in the 2015 American Youth Football National All-Star game for the West team...........Starred for the Inland Empire Ducks
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5399540/malakai-vaipulu
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Miki Ah You LB 6'1 175 5.14 Kahuku Hawaii
February 2015: Miki Ah You 2019 Kahuku High School LB 5-11.0 160 5.14 4.4 28 25.5 48.09
One of the top freshmen in Hawaii.................On the JV team as a freshman...............Nice frame and very good COD. Great instincts, excels in his reads, quick to the ball. Must fill out. P5 talent...................48.09 SPARQ at the February 2015 Hawaii Nike Combine.............He comes from a football family many of whom played for BYU. He is related to Charles Ah You who played at BYU long ago. He is cousins with former Cougars Matt Ah You (linebacker) and C.J. Ah You (defensive end). His uncle Harland Ah You and Kingsley Ah You also played at BYU during the 1990’s. He is also closely related to Jasen Ah You, who has just been hired on as BYU’s new Director of Football Athletic Relations. He is also a cousin of stud '17 prospect Chaz Ah You..............Offered by BYU as a freshman.............3.7 GPA
Offer: BYU
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430103/you-ah
Kaiini Hall-Pukahi LB/TE5'10 210 Kahuku Hawaii
JV team starter as a freshman (OLB/TE)...........OLB prospect with god size and range, physical. Could emerge on varsity as a soph
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430101/kaiini-hall-pukahi
Toalei Lefau LB 5'10 215 Kahuku Hawaii
JV team starter as a freshman (LB)...............Nice-sized, tough and aggrssive ILB. Could emerge as a soph on varsity
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6430105/toalei-lefau
Kamren Fabiculanan DB/WR 6'1 170 Ventura St. Bonaventure California
One of the top freshman DBs in California...................One of 3 freshmen on a 5-2 team and he started at CB (CB/WR).............Key freshman to watch on a 6-5 team (CB)..............Cover corner with good length and recovery speed. Breakout frosh campaign............Youth leagues star
FR: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4445137/kamren-fabiculanan
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