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Via Kapolei to the Maryland Terrapins by a Tagovailoa.
Been done. Could happen again.
Yes, the Tagovailoa NFL/college/high school football wheel keeps on spinning.
Taulia Tagovailoa is the one who made that Kapolei to Maryland trek and is now a junior quarterback for the Terrapins, who are off to a 4-2 start this fall.
It’s possible that his cousin, Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa, a junior quarterback for the Kapolei Hurricanes, could take the same path.
Three years ago while in the eighth grade in Alabaster, Ala., Tuli got his own college offer from Maryland. He then played his freshman year at Thompson High, the same school Taulia went to when older brother Tua, now with the Miami Dolphins, was making a name for himself with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
As a sophomore, Tuli moved back to Hawaii and was Kapolei’s starter in the shortened 2021 season.
Tuli Will Take The Staring Job With Teammate Liatama Amisone Out For The Season
But this year, Tuli — whose brother, Kapolei and Notre Dame star Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, is now a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders — took on more of a secondary role in the quarterback situation for the Hurricanes, with sophomore Liatama Amisone taking the bulk of the snaps.
However, that scenario has changed because, unfortunately for Kapolei, Amisone will miss the rest of the season with a collarbone injury suffered in the first half of Saturday’s 42-21 loss to Mililani.
With Tagovailoa-Amosa leading the offense, the Hurricanes (5-3, 2-3 OIA Open) finish their regular season at home against Leilehua (0-6-1, 0-5) on Friday. After that, it’s the first round of the playoffs the following week against the winner of this Saturday’s Mililani (5-0, 6-2) at Kahuku (5-0, 7-2) game that will determine the league regular season title.
A state tournament berth is also a possibility for Kapolei, but it won’t be an easy path.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity,” Tuli told Bedrock Sports Hawaii on a Monday evening phone call. “I’ve learned from Tama and have been taking notes. The first thing that pops into my mind when I think of him is ‘baller.’ I’m going to keep on working and really listen to the coaches and keep moving forward. Coach Bobby (offensive coordinator George) and (head) coach (Darren) Hernandez have been great, and Tama pushes me every day. We want to end the season strong.”
In the loss to Mililani, Tagovailoa-Amosa threw for 172 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
In five games as a starter a year ago, he threw for 478 yards in five games, and has added 356 yards passing and 177 yards rushing to his career totals in parts of eight games this fall.
Amisone Also Gets An Offer (And Other Recruiting News)
Three weeks ago, Amisone also got a college offer — from coach Timmy Chang at the University of Hawaii.
There hasn’t been a ton of recruiting news lately, with the Hawaii high school season heading to the hone stretch.
Expect some big announcements to be forthcoming when the season ends or, perhaps, even before that.
Among the still undecided are: former Kamehameha linebacker Tausili Akana of Skyridge in Utah, Kapaa linebacker Solomone Malafu, Kahuku linebacker Leonard Ah You, and Farrington offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu.
In other recent recruiting news, Bedrock Sports Hawaii learned that:
>> Saint Louis linebacker Anelu Lafaele received offers from Cal and UNLV
>> Punahou defensive lineman Kekei Burnett received an offer from Fresno State
>> Kahuku linebacker Leonard Ah You received an offer from Fresno State
Below are Hawaii’s known 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 college recruiting offers.
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 [email protected].
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022
45
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
12
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
3
PRESTON TAUMUA, OL, Aiea, 6-4, 315
Uncommitted.
Offer: Arizona, Oregon, Utah.
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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