HONOLULU — University of Hawaii head football coach Nick Rolovich and his coaching staff secured commitments from 23 high school and junior college prospects on National Signing Day on Wednesday, the first day prospects may sign a National Letter of
HONOLULU — University of Hawaii head football coach Nick Rolovich and his coaching staff secured commitments from 23 high school and junior college prospects on National Signing Day on Wednesday, the first day prospects may sign a National Letter of Intent. Rolovich made the announcement official during a Wednesday afternoon press conference at the UH Athletics Department.
Among the 23 signees are 19 high school standouts and four junior college transfers. Ten of the signees are listed as offensive players and 13 as defensive. Among the position breakdown are six defensive backs, five defensive linemen, four offensive linemen, three wide receivers, two linebackers, two running backs, and one tight end. The signees represent seven states (11 – California, 2 – Arizona, Oregon, and 1 – Arkansas, Idaho, Virginia, Washington), three from American Samoa, and one from Canada.
“I feel really good about the guys who wanted to come play here, guys who had multiple offers from great schools but they felt something special in Hawaii on their visit,” Rolovich said. “Especially ending with three wins, I think it was important for them to see the positive direction that we’re moving. I think this class is fairly balanced we’re really spread out.”
2017 signing class
Marcus Armstrong-Brown, WR, Jr., Napa, Calif. / Diablo Valley JC*
Donovan Dalton, DB, Fr., Scottsdale, Ariz. / Saguaro HS
Jay Dominique, DB, Fr., Montreal, Canada / Old Montreal Cegep*
Eugene Ford, DB, Fr., Los Angeles, Calif. / University HS*
Akil Francisco, DB, Fr., Alameda, Calif. / Encinal HS
Emil Graves, OL,, Jr., Lynwood, Calif. / Fullerton College
Kade Greeley, TE, Fr., Murrieta, Calif. / Vista Murrieta HS
Hekili Keliiliki, RB, Fr., Bentonville, Ark. / Bentonville HS
Brandon Kipper, OL, Fr., Nampa, Idaho / Columbia HS
Josaiah Maama, OL, Fr., Sunnyvale, Calif. / Kings Academy
Anthony Mermea, DL, Fr., Murrieta, Calif. / Vista Murrieta HS
Demario Mclean, DB, Fr., Elk Grove, Calif. / Elk Grove HS
Isaia Mullen, WR, Fr., Portland, Ore. / Madison HS
Kalepo Naotala, DL, Fr., Newport News, Va. / Menchville HS*
Penei Pavihi, LB, Fr., Pago Pago, American Samoa / Tafuna HS
Manu Rasmussen, DB, Jr., Tigard, Ore. / Riverside City College*
Miles Reed, RB, Fr., Corona, Calif. / Centennial HS
Doug Russell, DL, Fr., Seattle, Wash. / O’Dea HS
Paul Scott, LB, Fr., Oakland, Calif. / McClymonds Senior HS
Drake Stallworth, WR, Fr., Folsom, Calif. / Folsom HS
Blessman Ta’ala, DL, Fr., Faga’itua, American Samoa / Faga’itua HS
Jamie Tago, DL, Jr., Pago Pago, American Samoa / Garden City College*
Micah Vanterpool, OL, Fr., Phoenix, Ariz. / Phoenix Central HS
*currently enrolled at UH
