All five will have two seasons of UH eligibility.

LaCount had signed with Oregon State as a Kailua High senior. But he did not meet the NCAA eligibility requirements for an incoming freshman, and opted to attend College of the Canyons.

LaCount shed 50 pounds — "It's good weight now," he said — and increased his strength. LaCount visited Syracuse and Kansas State, and also received an offer from Washington State.

But he conceded: "I miss the people (in Hawai'i) and the weather. Right now it's 46 and windy; the wind chill is in the 30s."

Of all of his options, LaCount said, "Home sounded the best."

His older brother, Kahai LaCount, is a former UH lineman. He said he will earn enough transferrable credits by the end of May, and will move back to Hawai'i shortly thereafter.

Taylor, who is 5 feet 9 and 185 pounds, is expected to provide a speedy threat at wideout. Last year, he earned the California title of "Fastest Man in the State" when he ran 100 meters in 10.47 seconds at the Community College State Championships in San Mateo. He has been clocked at a sub-10.4 in the 100.

Last season, he caught 33 passes 499 yards. He averaged 29.2 yards per kick return, racing twice for touchdowns.

"He's a very considerate team player," David Taylor said of his son. "He loves the game, and he's an excellent player."

Mattie Taylor said she always knew her son "would be a football player. He started really young. He has a good arm. He could throw it pretty far."

As for her son going far away, she said: "At first I was surprised. But I'm glad he's going to Hawai'i. It'll be a very interesting experience for him."

She also said his name is pronounced Jo-VON-tay.

Henry, who has three years to play two seasons, is 5 feet 9 and 156 pounds. Although Scout.com listed his 40-yard dash at 4.37 seconds, Henry said he consistently runs 4.5 seconds.

"I plan on bringing that (40 time) down before the season," Henry said.

UH's four starting receivers from last season completed their eligibility. With new coach Greg McMackin's promise that all positions are open, Henry said, "the receiver situation is perfect. I get a chance to come in and compete and work hard for a starting job."

Last season, Henry caught 40 passes for 530 yards.

Bell is 6-1, 188 pounds and can run 40 yards in 4.41 seconds. He has fully recovered from surgery to correct a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Although the surgery was 18 months ago, "a lot of schools didn't offer me (a scholarship) because of it," Bell said.

"I've got a chip on my shoulder now," Bell added. "I'm going to play hard. Everything is good for me now."

Last season, Blount, who is 5-8 and 175 pounds, caught 74 passes for 1,103 yards and seven touchdowns. His average of 7.4 catches per game ranked third in the California Community College Athletic Association.

Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.