With speed and efficiency, the University of Hawai'i football team concluded its first recruiting weekend by securing verbal commitments from highly regarded defensive tackles Geordon Hanohano of Saint Louis School and Haku Correa of Damien Memorial School.

Lewis Walker, a cornerback from Judge Memorial High in Salt Lake City, also accepted a Warrior scholarship offer.

What's more, All-State offensive lineman Tui Tuiasosopo of Saint Louis reportedly has made a verbal commitment to UH.

And Damien safety Christian Vasconcellos reaffirmed his UH commitment.

With two recruiting weekends remaining before Feb. 6, when prospects may sign binding national letters of intent, the Warriors yesterday were able to address several needs in a short time. Greg McMackin was hired as UH head coach last Wednesday.

Hanohano and Correa will help bolster the interior defensive line, which lost senior defensive tackles Michael Lafaele and Siave Seti.

Hanohano, who is 6 feet 2 and 270 pounds, was named to The Advertiser's 2007 All-State first team. He said he considered Arizona and Nevada-Las Vegas, but "I always had UH on the top of my list."

He added: "There were a lot of reasons. I felt it would be best if I stayed home. It seemed like (the UH coaches) really wanted me to come to UH."

Saint Louis head coach Delbert Tengan likened Hanohano to Fale Laeli, a former Crusader defensive tackle who starts for the Warriors. "He's an aggressive inside player, with good quickness, good agility," Tengan said of Hanohano.

Hanohano played basketball last year. He said he will compete in track and field this year.

Correa is the younger brother of La'anui Correa, a former UH defensive end.

Correa, who is 6 feet 1 and 270 pounds, was recruited by Arizona and San Diego State. He visited San Diego State.

"I felt I needed to stay at home," Correa said.

Correa said his maximum bench press is 375 pounds. He ran 40 yards in 4.9 seconds. He was named to The Advertiser's 2007 All-Division II first team.

"They're getting a good, well-rounded young man who can help them on the d-line," Damien coach Brian Derby said. "He's not as tall as La'anui, but he moves well and he's very athletic. He's just a hard worker. And he has one of those God's-gift athletic abilities. It's a matter of refining those skills at the next level. He'll do it. I expect good things from him."

Cal Lee, who will be the next defensive coordinator, recruited Hanohano and Correa.

"He's super cool," Correa said of Lee. "Plus, he coached my brother (at Saint Louis). I know what he's about."

Walker will help boost the defensive secondary that lost three starters.

"I'm a Warrior," said Walker, who is 5 feet 11 3/4 and 170 pounds.

He has been timed sprinting 40 yards in 4.49 seconds.

Walker attended the invitation-only Nike combine in Eugene, Ore., where he was named the most outstanding defensive back.

He also participated in the Utah high school combine and the University of Utah football camp.

In choosing UH, Walker was impressed with the "atmosphere."

"I like the players, the coaches and the fans," he said. "And it's really nice out here. It's Hawai'i. You can't beat the weather. It never gets cold."

Walker praised his host, linebacker Adam Leonard.

"He's an all-around great guy," Walker said. "I was impressed with the way the fans reacted to him. They were just so into him. You can imagine how they are to the rest of the guys."

Tengan said the 6-foot-1, 285-pound Tuiasosopo is a natural fit in the Warriors' new power offense.

"His two greatest assets are his tenacity and his strength," Tengan said. "He's a very strong individual. They'll probably put him inside. We had him on the left side (at guard). UH will emphasize the run more, and Tui will fit in that mold."

Tuiasosopo bench pressed 185 pounds 35 times at last year's U.S. All-Army Combine in San Antonio. That was the second-highest number of repetitions at the event.

His father, Ana, is a former UH player.

"He has good bloodlines," Tengan said.

Vasconcellos made a verbal commitment to UH last summer.

Yesterday, he completed his recruiting visit, during which he reinforced his commitment.

"The trip was fun," Vasconcellos said. "We ate a lot."

Vasconcellos said he is 6 feet 2 and, at last count, weighed 190.

"After this trip, I might weigh more," he said, laughing.

Vasconcellos was named to the 2007 All-Division II first team.

"He can jump and he can run," Derby said. "He'll hit you. I really like him. He'll be a safety at the next level. But he can play receiver. He was our kicker, too. He can play on both sides of the ball. He can play wherever they want him to play. And he has a great attitude."

Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.