Updated at 1:34 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007
College football signing day: Warriors load up on line
Advertiser Staff
Today is the first day football recruits may sign binding national letters of intent. The Advertiser will update this list throughout the day.The prospects who have signed with the University of Hawai'i today are:
Austin Hansen, offensive line, 6-4, 285, Valencia High (Calif.)
Chris Leatigaga, defensive end, 6-5, 260, Foothill College. "I can't explain the feeling," Leatigaga said. "I'm excited to be a Warrior."
Matagisila Lefiti, center, 6-1, 290, Mater Dei High (Calif.).
Levi Legay, offensive lineman, 6-3, 270, Kealakehe High
Josh Leonard, defensive end, 6-3, 285, Sierra College
Elijah Lesu, defensive back, 5-10, 180, Farrington High
Vaughn Meatoga, defensive lineman, 6-2, 274, Kamehameha Schools
Ryan Mouton, cornerback, 5-9, 180, Blinn College (Texas)
John Manu-Olevao, offensive tackle, 6-3, 312, Kahuku High
Jeremiah Ostrowski, slotback, 5-9, 150, Punahou School
Korey Reynolds, defensive end, 6-3, 250, Hoover High (Ala.)
Erik Robinson, safety, 5-11, 193, Navarro College (Texas). "I feel so good," Robinson said today. "I can't wait to get out there and start playing."
Gabe Tuata, slotback, 5-7, 170, Kealakehe High. "It feels quite accomplishing," Tuata said. "(It was) pretty much a life's work for this."
Drew Uperesa, offensive line, 6-2, 245, Punahou School
The recruits enrolled in school this semester are:
Kenny Estes, defensive back, Waimea High
Ray Hisatake, nose tackle, 6-4, 315, College of San Mateo
Kiran Kepo'o, quarterback, Iolani School
Francis Maka, linebacker, 6-3, 246, College of San Mateo
Kealoha Pilares, running back, Damien Memorial High
Eric Shaffer, wideout, Springdale Shilo High (Ark.)
Notes: Leon "Action" Wright-Jackson, a running back who played at Nebraska in 2005, will sign his letter of intent this weekend after completing his UH recruiting trip. He delayed his visit a week to get married ... Mana Lolotai, a 2006 Kamehameha Schools graduate, will sign a scholarship agreement by the end of the week. He is a 6-foot, 235-pound linebacker ... Kevin Konrath, a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker from Brother Rice High School in Chicago, will sign his letter of intent when he returns from a school-mandated senior retreat.
Read more about the latest signings and join the discussion at Stephen Tsai's blog.