Post-Spring 2025 roster updates

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https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/football/roster/2025

The UH roster has been trimmed from 111 (Spring 2025 Roster count) down to 89….to free up roster spots to add up to 16 new players for the upcoming Fall 2025 season (with a total of 105 roster players).

The following 22 (6 scholarship + 16 walk-on) players who were on the Spring 2025 roster are no longer indicated on the current post-Spring 2025 roster (titled as "2025 Summer Football Roster”):

6 Scholarship Players

1. #0 TJ Jones (2025 JC transfer CB from Blinn College); never medically cleared so never practiced.
2. #21 Fabian Ross (2024 portal transfer CB from USC).
3. #54 Christian Perry (2024 JC transfer OT from Riverside City College, CA.; converted to OG this past Spring).
4. #73 Isaac Maugaleo'o (2024 greyshirt OG from Campbell HS).
5. #74 Micah Mariteragi (2022 portal transfer OG from Virginia).
6. #99 Jordon Crawford (2024 JC transfer DT from Fullerton College, CA.); indicated that will be entering the Spring portal.

16 Walk-On Players

1. #31 safety Kea Rodrigues
2. #33 PK Kai Kluth
3. #34 LB Kamaehu Roman
4. #36 PK Kayde Mahuka
5. #38 safety Kaimana Bradley
6. #39 safety Jordan Fetu
7. #40 safety Rafael Baumann
8. #45 LS Nick Pang
9. #45 LB Kolo Kaulula'au
10. #47 safety Alika Harbottle
11. #53 LB Ashton Raquino
12. #56 DT Tevita Loketi
13. #60 OG Ricky Wells Jr.
14. #86 SB Carlito Capanang Jr.
15. #98 hybrid DE/OLB Tristan Waiamau-Galindo; indicated that will be entering the Spring portal.
16. WR Bronson Baylies

With the latest NCAA rule now limiting the overall roster count to 105 players beginning with the 2025 season, the Spring portal is expected to explode with entries from P4 programs (who have stockpiled talented players to keep post-Covid roster counts at 130+) will now need to trim their rosters back significantly to clear roster spots for new incoming scholie players while also reducing their overall roster count to 105.

UH (which currently has a Spring roster count of 111 players) faces the same dilemma (to a lesser degree since some new HS signees are being greyshirted which P4 programs typically rarely do). Unfortunately, several newer less-proven walk-ons will be the likely UH roster cut casualties....along with less new PWO additions (if any) in the Fall.

https://twitter.com/AdamBreneman81/status/1896421764579922095

https://twitter.com/BradyBehrend/status/1872794725654343880

https://twitter.com/247Huskers/status/1858666676926988376

[76SOUTH]

WOW 3 scholarship Online men!?!

[kapakahi]

WOW 3 scholarship Online men!?!

While 2 OTs were identified early in Spring Ball as top remaining 2025 recruiting priority for the upcoming Spring portal, the OL recruiting priority appears to have expanded to now targeting 1 (maybe possibly 2) transfer OGs (given that both returning senior starting OGs Peihopa & Sotelo sat out Spring Ball while recovering from injuries).

FYI that UH is still waiting to see if JC DL commit Lance Carson will academically qualify to transfer to UH by this Summer.

While 1 more DT transfer might still possibly be added (even if Lance Carson academically qualifies for UH), the few available scholies have been assigned (based on evaluations of completed Spring Ball) to pursue other higher priority positions [2 portal OTs - LT & RT; at least 1 portal punter; 1 outside WR transfer; at least 2 more transfer CBs (since the 2 JC CB signees have yet to academically qualify to transfer to UH, and new JC transfer CB TJ Jones has not yet been medically cleared which resulted in him having to sit out all of Spring Ball so might not be available in the Fall].

[76SOUTH]

I'm assuming that a lot more starters will be playing Special Teams now!

[Palolo_2LA]

WOW 3 scholarship Online men!?!

Christian and Issac both lack the speed , bend and agilty to play OT then we're both moved to OG. They were underwhelming at OG as well.

It's very rare to have 6'8 OG bc they usually lack the abilty to get off fast, get angles and sit low on pass pro. Many OT skills don't translate to OG.

Christian is another guy, like Fabian , who were huge fails. They essentially received a free 2 year vacation in Hawaii.
Scouting and player development has been suspected under TC. Don't get me started - track star dud, big statue from England - these guys are literally not D1 material.

[76SOUTH]

WOW 3 scholarship Online men!?!

Christian and Issac both lack the speed , bend and agilty to play OT then we're both moved to OG. They were underwhelming at OG as well.

It's very rare to have 6'8 OG bc they usually lack the abilty to get off fast, get angles and sit low on pass pro. Many OT skills don't translate to OG.

Christian is another guy, like Fabian , who were huge fails. They essentially received a free 2 year vacation in Hawaii.
Scouting and player development has been suspected under TC. Don't get me started - track star dud, big statue from England - these guys are literally not D1 material.

Is the kid from Waianae a legit D1 prospect or another experiment ( a DE recruited to play LB)? I don't see D1 but I really hope I'm wrong!

[Palolo_2LA]

WOW 3 scholarship Online men!?!

Christian and Issac both lack the speed , bend and agilty to play OT then we're both moved to OG. They were underwhelming at OG as well.

It's very rare to have 6'8 OG bc they usually lack the abilty to get off fast, get angles and sit low on pass pro. Many OT skills don't translate to OG.

Christian is another guy, like Fabian , who were huge fails. They essentially received a free 2 year vacation in Hawaii.
Scouting and player development has been suspected under TC. Don't get me started - track star dud, big statue from England - these guys are literally not D1 material.

Is the kid from Waianae a legit D1 prospect or another experiment ( a DE recruited to play LB)? I don't see D1 but I really hope I'm wrong!

Kingston is either going to redshirt or greyshirt bc he needs the body , skill and knowledge development. He's a playmaker , soild MLB and a hitter. UH needs that west side pipeline and they understand that he won't see the field for 3+ yrs.

[SundayJam]

https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/foot ... t=position

I count 14 linemen. It looks like 3 are transfers: Peihopa from Washington, Milovale from Hartnell College, and Kaio from Pacific. For whatever reason, the Hawaii 2025 roster doesn't list 2024 participation by offensive linemen. Many of the freshmen would appear to be of the right size and calibre to play. How many returning starters are there on the offensive line anyway? I think I remember Briski and Muasau starting...but again, the UH site doesn't site 2024 participation.

[kapakahi]

https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/foot ... t=position

I count 14 linemen. It looks like 3 are transfers: Peihopa from Washington, Milovale from Hartnell College, and Kaio from Pacific. For whatever reason, the Hawaii 2025 roster doesn't list 2024 participation by offensive linemen. Many of the freshmen would appear to be of the right size and calibre to play. How many returning starters are there on the offensive line anyway? I think I remember Briski and Muasau starting...but again, the UH site doesn't site 2024 participation.

2 OTs were identified early in Spring Ball as top remaining 2025 recruiting priority for the upcoming Spring portal, the OL recruiting priority appears to have expanded to now targeting 1 (maybe possibly 2) transfer OGs (given that both returning senior starting OGs Peihopa & Sotelo sat out Spring Ball while recovering from injuries).

https://hawaiiathletics.com/documents/2 ... 11.30_.pdf

- Muasau started 8 games at C, while Spencer started 4 games at C.
- Peihopa started all 12 games @ RG.
- Sotelo started the first 9 games @ LG until suffering season-ending leg injury in the Fresno State; thereafter Kaio started 1 game @ LG then Milovale started the last 2 games @ LG.
- Milovale also started 8 games at RT.
- Briski never started any games; was the primary backup to 12-game starting LT DeCambra (who has since transferred to Arizona).

[RedZone]

Need to get the inside running game going. I hope that they can pick up a couple of good ones. Maybe with more PT. I was hoping for some DTs with size.

[76SOUTH]

They have 6 RBs listed on the summer roster (Sims, Vaughn, Cordero, Barfield, Mikaele and Keliikipi). 3 of 6 are incoming seniors (Sims, Vaughn and Cordero). Of the 3 underclassmen only Barfield has significant reps! So do we go after another RB in the transfer Portal, give Lacaden reps at RB when he gets into camp or maybe give another player a shot at RB like Tama Uiliata ( I think he could get it done!)? What do you guys think?

[kapakahi]

They have 6 RBs listed on the summer roster (Sims, Vaughn, Cordero, Barfield, Mikaele and Keliikipi). 3 of 6 are incoming seniors (Sims, Vaughn and Cordero). Of the 3 underclassmen only Barfield has significant reps! So do we go after another RB in the transfer Portal, give Lacaden reps at RB when he gets into camp or maybe give another player a shot at RB like Tama Uiliata ( I think he could get it done!)? What do you guys think?

RB transfer is a lower recruiting priority behind other higher need transfers (2 OTs, OG or two, at least 2 CBs, at least 1 punter, and 1 outside WR)….so unlikely to be targeted (if at all) at least until after the other higher need position slots have been filled with new transfers. Instead 2026 RB prospects (both HS & JC transfers) are being identified & evaluated now for potential recruitment.

Tama Uiliata strictly took reps at SB (none at RB) with the 2’s (together with portal transfer White) behind the 1’s (Ashlock & Cenacle) this past Spring. While he might get a look as a possible wildcat QB option in Fall Camp, can’t see him transitioning now as a RS frosh to RB (if at all) until possibly next Spring Ball.

[kapakahi]

Add safety/NB Justin Sinclair back to the roster….but probably losing punter Lucas Borrow….

FYI that he never left. Regular observer at Spring Ball practices.

https://twitter.com/StephenTsai/status/1911853358392193349

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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/04/ ... -warriors/

Stephen Tsai: Spring portal brings uncertainty, opportunity for Warriors

In the days ahead of the start of spring training in February, University of Hawaii coach Timmy Chang was asked to assess his 2025 football team.

Even after two recruiting periods and the entries/exits of the NCAA transfer portal, Chang predicted the composition of the team would not be known until April 30. Chang’s reasoning, at that time, was there were the 15 practices of spring ball that ended on March 9, the adjustments to the NCAA’s new roster limit, and the spring transfer portal, which opens on Wednesday.

In the unrestrained craziness of the current college-football landscape — when a Tennessee quarterback can hold out from a $10-million, name-image-likeness deal, and a player can enroll at three different schools in a calendar year — Chang and his staff are focused on completing a roster that fits into their budget and self-styled “braddahhood” culture.

Topping UH’s wish list is adding cornerbacks and offensive linemen. Cam Stone, the Warriors’ best cover defender last year, completed his UH eligibility. Cornerback TJ Jones, who excelled at Blinn College last season, is not on the active roster, presumably because of a hip injury. But cornerback Caleb “C-Bo” Brown was granted an extra season because of a new NCAA eligibility waiver, and Virdel Edwards II practiced in spring ball after missing the 2024 season because of an injury.

This spring, the Warriors made several personnel moves to prepare for the final push for this year’s recruiting class. Matt Chon was promoted to general manager, a position that oversees football operations, including the recruiting department. Chon was chief of staff during his first three years with the Warriors. Reyn Shiraishi is now the director of football operations.

UH has reorganized recruiting with the departures of director of player personnel Silas Clapham, who was named the University of Washington’s director of college scouting, and director of recruiting Ella Devenny. Alec Watt, who replaces Clapham, will oversee the evaluation process, help with roster management, and work with players on scholarships and stipends. Watt also will organize the master plan of what the roster will look like in two, three and four years.

Mikey O’Connor II will oversee recruiting communications with academic officials and coordinate on-campus visits, among several duties. He previously had the same role at BYU. Deron “DJ” Johnson, the new assistant director of recruiting, has experience through an internship with the Chicago Bears and working with BLESTO, a scouting service for several NFL teams.

New NCAA measures call for limiting FBS rosters to 105 players. Two weeks ago, UH posted a spring roster of 88 players. They added an 89th with safety/nickel Justin Sinclair’s return. Sinclair, who was one of the team’s top special teams players, is utilizing an exemption that allows him a second senior season. The Warriors hope to sign a couple of players who previously left their 2024 schools, and pursue more when the list of available transfers expands on Wednesday.

The spring portal goes from Wednesday through April 25. According to the NCAA, the portal window gives players “10 days to decide if they want to remain with their current program or explore opportunities elsewhere.”

[76SOUTH]

https://hawaiiathletics.com/sports/foot ... t=position

I count 14 linemen. It looks like 3 are transfers: Peihopa from Washington, Milovale from Hartnell College, and Kaio from Pacific. For whatever reason, the Hawaii 2025 roster doesn't list 2024 participation by offensive linemen. Many of the freshmen would appear to be of the right size and calibre to play. How many returning starters are there on the offensive line anyway? I think I remember Briski and Muasau starting...but again, the UH site doesn't site 2024 participation.

2 OTs were identified early in Spring Ball as top remaining 2025 recruiting priority for the upcoming Spring portal, the OL recruiting priority appears to have expanded to now targeting 1 (maybe possibly 2) transfer OGs (given that both returning senior starting OGs Peihopa & Sotelo sat out Spring Ball while recovering from injuries).

https://hawaiiathletics.com/documents/2 ... 11.30_.pdf

- Muasau started 8 games at C, while Spencer started 4 games at C.
- Peihopa started all 12 games @ RG.
- Sotelo started the first 9 games @ LG until suffering season-ending leg injury in the Fresno State; thereafter Kaio started 1 game @ LG then Milovale started the last 2 games @ LG.
- Milovale also started 8 games at RT.
- Briski never started any games; was the primary backup to 12-game starting LT DeCambra (who has since transferred to Arizona).

I just noticed that Muasau isn't listed on the summer roster, was he not retained? How many centers do we currently have on the roster?