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The recruiting wheel keeps on spinning.
Aiea junior tackle Preston Taumua is the latest Hawaii player to receive offers from big-time colleges.
This week, Florida and Oklahoma extended scholarship offers to the 6-foot-4, 320-pound Taumua. The offer from the Gators is the first from a Southeastern Conference team.
Watch an Aiea game and you can’t miss No. 68 controlling a big swath of the line of scrimmage. Na Alii (8-3) play at Lahainaluna (9-0) in the Division I first round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on Nov. 11.
Previously, Taumua received offers from Arizona, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon and Utah.
Two Other Bits Of Recruiting News
>> Punahou senior linebacker Giancarlo Rufo received his first Division I FBS offer from Arizona. Rufo and the Buffanblu (8-1) play in the Open Division state tournament semifinals against Mililani (7-4) on Nov. 18.
>> Former Saint Louis slotback Trech Kekahuna, who is playing his senior year this fall at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, decommitted from Wisconsin. He still has five offers to choose from — Arizona, Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
Listed below are the known offers to Hawaii high school football players in the classes of 2023 through 2026. In the near future, this list will be updated with any other recent changes.
Hawaii’s Class of 2023 Division I FBS College Recruiting
Sources: 247Sports.com, Rivals.com, Twitter
Note: Additions, deletions and corrections, if applicable, can be made by emailing BedrockSportsHawaii.com to [email protected].
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022
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TAUSILI AKANA, LB, Skyridge, Utah (formerly Kamehameha), 6-4, 225
Uncommitted four-star recruit.
Offers: Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Boise State, BYU, California, Clemson, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, San Diego State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCLA, UNLV, USC, Utah, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin.
26
LIONA LEFAU, LB, Kahuku (formerly Sammamish, Wash.), 6-1, 217
Four-star recruit committed to: Texas.
Other offers: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, California, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pittsburgh, San Diego State, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas Tech, USC, Utah, Utah State, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Wisconsin.
12
SOLOMONE MALAFU, LB, Kapaa, 6-1, 225
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, California, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon State, San Diego State, UCLA, UNLV, Utah.
11
LEONARD AH YOU, LB, Kahuku, 6-2, 187
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Fresno State, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah, Utah State.
10
BROCK FONOIMOANA, S, Kahuku, 6-1, 190
Three-star recruit committed to: Utah.
Other offers: BYU, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon State, San Diego State, San Jose State, Stanford, Utah State, Virginia.
9
IAPANI LALOULU, OL, Farrington (formerly Saint Louis), 6-2, 357
Three-star recruit committed to: Oregon.
Other offers: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Miami, Syracuse, Tennessee, Virginia.
KAMAEHU KOPA KAAWALAUOLE, WR/DE, Campbell, 6-5, 210
Three-star recruit committed to: San Jose State.
Other offers: Air Force, Arizona, Army, Colorado State, Hawaii, Navy, Nevada, New Mexico State.
7
KAINOA CARVALHO, WR/RB, Kahuku, 5-7, 165
Three-star recruit committed to: Utah.
Others offers: Air Force, Army, Hawaii, Navy, San Diego State, Utah State.
6
GAVIN HUNTER, ATH, Mililani, 6-2, 190
Three-star recruit committed to: Arizona.
Other offers: Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah, Utah State.
KAMUELA KAAIHUE, LB, Roosevelt, 6-2, 210
Three-star recruit committed to: Arizona.
Other offers: Army, Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada.
TRECH KEKAHUNA, WR, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), formerly Saint Louis, 5-11, 180
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Other offers: Arizona, Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin.
4
BLESYNG ALUALU-TUIOLEMOTU, LB, Campbell, 6-2, 210
Committed to: UNLV.
Other offers: Army, Nevada, New Mexico State.
HEZEKIAH ANAHU-AMBROSIO, ATH, Konawaena (formerly Timpview, Utah) 6-0, 200
Committed to: Nevada.
Other offers: BYU, Hawaii, Utah State.
JULIAN SAVAIINAEA, DE, Saint Louis, 6-3, 241
Three-star recruit committed to: Arizona.
Other offers: Hawaii, San Diego State, San Jose State.
JOSIAH TIMOTEO, OL, Waianae, 6-4, 300
Committed to: Hawaii.
Other offers: Navy, New Mexico State, San Diego State.
3
IOSEFA TAPENI, DL, Kapolei, 6-3, 288
Uncommitted.
Offers: Hawaii, New Mexico State, Utah State.
2
MASON MUAAU, WR, Saint Louis, 6-5, 210
Committed to: Colorado State.
Other offer: Hawaii.
VILIAMU TOILOLO JR., CB, Kahuku, 6-0, 160
Uncommitted.
Offer: Air Force, Army.
1
HAAHEO DELA CRUZ, DE, ‘Iolani, 6-3, 220
Committed to: Hawaii.
Other offers: None.
CHANSEN GARCIA, DB, Kahuku, 5-9, 175
Uncommitted.
Offer: Navy.
ISAAC MAUGALEOO, OL, Campbell, 6-7, 290
Uncommitted.
Offer: San Diego State.
GIANCARLO RUFO, LB, Punahou, 6-2, 210
Uncommitted.
Offer: Arizona.
JOHN-KEAWE SAGAPOLUTELE, QB, Punahou, 6-1, 185
Committed to: Hawaii.
Other offers: None.
CLYDE TAULAPAPA, RB, Kahuku, 5-11, 200
Uncommitted.
Offer: Army.
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Hawaii’s Class of 2024 Division I FBS College Recruiting
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ANELU LAFAELE, LB, Saint Louis, 6-3, 230
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nebraska, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah, Washington State, Wisconsin.
7
PRESTON TAUMUA, OL, Aiea, 6-4, 320
Uncommitted.
Offer: Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah.
5
KEKAI BURNETT, DE, Punahou, 6-3, 235
Uncommitted three-stat recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Oregon
3
NOAH WILY, LB, Saint Louis, 6-4, 225
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon State.
2
CHARLES CORREA, LB, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), formerly Saint Louis, 6-2, 210
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona, Hawaii
KELA MOORE, DB, Campbell, 6-0, 175
Uncommitted.
Offers: Hawaii, San Diego State.
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MANULELE AH YOU, ATH, Kahuku, 5-11, 175
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
AIZIK MAHUKA, DE, Aiea, 6-1, 200
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
TY McCUTCHEON, QB, Punahou, 6-2, 160
Uncommittted.
Offer: Arizona
KAMAEHU ROMAN, LB, Mililani, 5-11, 200
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
TULI TAGOVAILOA-AMOSA, QB, 5-11, 190
Uncommitted.
Offer: Maryland.
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Hawaii’s Class of 2025 Division I FBS College Recruiting
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HOUSTON KAAHAAINA-TORRES, OL, Saint Louis, 6-3, 265
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Fresno State, Hawaii, Houston, Nebraska, New Mexico State, San Diego State, San Jose State, Oregon State, UNLV, Utah.
3
KO’O KIA, LB, Punahou, 6-0, 165
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii, USC, Utah.
VINCENT TAUTUA, LB, Saint Louis, 6-3, 220
Uncommitted.
Offers: Arizona, Hawaii, Utah.
TANA TOGAFAU-TAVUI, WR, Campbell, 6-1, 175
Uncommitted.
Offers: Hawaii, UNLV, Washington.Isai
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MAXIMUM MOE FONOIMOANA, LB/TE, Kahuku, 6-3, 200
Uncommitted.
Offers: Hawaii, San Diego State.
ISAIAH IOSEFA, DB, Mililani, 6-0, 180
Uncommitted.
Offers: Oregon State, Washington.
ROY MAAFALA JR., LB, Saint Louis, 6-0, 195
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii, Utah.
1
SYLAS ALAIMALO, WR/LB, Damien, 5-8, 185
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
TAMA AMISONE, QB, Kapolei, 6-0, 175
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
ZEDEKIAH ANAHU-AMBROSIO, WR, Konawaena (formerly Timpview, Utah), 5-10, 155
Uncommitted.
Offers: BYU.
KAIMANA CARVALHO, S/WR, Kahuku, 5-10, 160
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
KJ HALLUMS, OL, Punahou, 6-1, 270
Uncommitted.
Offer: Washington State.
AIDEN MANUTAI, ATH, Mililani, 6-0, 165
Uncommitted.
Offer: Arizona.
TRESTON McMILLAN, QB, Mililani, 6-0, 180
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
JARON-KEAWE SAGAPOLUTELE, QB, Saint Louis, 6-2, 190
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
TRISTAN WAIAMAU-GALINDO, DE/LB, Kamehameha, 6-3, 220
Uncommitted.
Offer: Hawaii.
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Hawaii’s Class of 2026 Division I FBS College Recruiting
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MALAKAI LEE, OL, Kamehameha, 6-6, 310
Uncommitted.
Offer: Texas
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