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Aiea junior lineman Preston Taumua got a Big Ten offer and tweeted about it Wednesday.
But it’s not just any Big Ten offer. It’s from THE Ohio State University, and the Buckeyes are the No. 2 team in the Associated Press’ Top 25.
Here is that Tweet:
BLESSED!! I am honored and blessed to have received a BIG TIME offer from @OhioStateFB🌰!!🙏🏽
@CoachJFrye @ryandaytime @N_Murph @Coach_Cass @ZMauga50 @Da1AndOni @atown_media @LiiliiMika @BrandonHuffman @bangulo #GoBuckeyes 🌰 pic.twitter.com/v53JmqUA1z— Preston Taumua (@PrestonTaumua) October 13, 2022
“Good kid, good player, and he’s getting very big,” Na Alii coach Wendell Say said. “He’s 6-5, 320 and he’s got all the tools. We saw that he was going to be a good one from a young age. He hurt his knee as a sophomore last year but has fully recovered. He’s very consistent. He has good values, a Mormon who loves the values the church teaches.”
Taumua previously had offers from Arizona, Oregon and Utah.
Oregon scouts will be at Aiea’s game at Farrington on Friday night (tonight), according to Say. And they’ll be there to watch Farrington lineman Iapani Laloulu, who has an offer from the Ducks and eight other Division I FBS colleges.
Say also anticipates a head-to-head battle Friday night (tonight) between Taumua and Laloulu.
“Poncho (Laloulu’s nickname) has been playing some defensive line, too,” the coach said.
“UCLA came to watch Preston at practice the other day and a lot of schools came in to see him during the spring,” Say added. “It’s one of those years that we have some good-sized kids.”
Among those Aiea “big” kids are Logan Rouse, a 6-6, 235-pound senior defensive lineman and his twin brother Max Rouse, who is a 6-4, 270-pound offensive lineman. Neither one has a D-I FBS offer.
“Logan has a lot of intangibles,” Say said. “He’s the kind of kid that can put on 50 more pounds and still be lean. He has long arms, a long wing span — a lot of things going for him. Maybe some coaches want to see him more developed (technique-wise), I don’t know. But those things will come. Both Logan and Max are already academic qualifiers with high grades and ACT and SAT scores.”
Trech Kekahuna And Gavin Hunter Add Offers
Former Saint Louis receiver Trech Kekahuna, who is a Wisconsin commit now playing for Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), added offers from Arizona State and Utah.
In addition, Mililani defensive back/receiver, an Arizona commit, added an offer from Utah.
Bedrock’s recruiting list for the Class of 2023 through 2026 follows.
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: Oct. 14, 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
Uncommitted three-star recruit.
Offers: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Miami, Oregon, 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.
5
GAVIN HUNTER, ATH, Mililani, 6-2, 190
Three-star recruit committed to: Arizona.
Other offers: Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State.
KAMUELA KAAIHUE, LB, Roosevelt, 6-2, 210
Three-star recruit committed to: Arizona.
Other offers: Army, Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada.
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.
TRECH KEKAHUNA, WR, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), formerly Saint Louis, 5-11, 180
Three-star recruit committed to: Wisconsin.
Other offers: Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada.
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.
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.
5
KEKAI BURNETT, DE, Punahou, 6-3, 235
Uncommitted three-stat recruit.
Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Oregon
4
PRESTON TAUMUA, OL, Aiea, 6-4, 320
Uncommitted.
Offer: Arizona, Ohio State, Oregon, Utah.
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.
1
MANULELE AH YOU, ATH, Kahuku, 5-11, 175
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
14
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
2
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
1
MALAKAI LEE, OL, Kamehameha, 6-6, 310
Uncommitted.
Offer: Texas
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