Offense
The offense quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. He burst onto the scene as a true freshman and is a future star. He threw for 3,454 yards, adding 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Priority number one for new head coach Tosh Lupoi was keeping JKS on campus, and he succeeded.
The running back room will be transfer heavy. The additions of Adam Mohammed (Washington), Ashten Emory (UTEP), and Carter Vargas (UC Davis) are massive. Mohammed had a big game last season against Tosh Lupoi’s defense at Oregon, rushing for 105 yards.
The wide receiver room will also be transfer heavy. The additions of Cooper Perry (Oregon), Ian Strong (Rutgers), and Chase Hendricks (Ohio) are massive. Tight end Mason Mini returns and is joined by transfers Rico Walker (Purdue) and Dorian Thomas (New Mexico). Both Hendricks and Thomas were all conference player’s last season.
The offensive line returns experience in Sioape Vatikani, Tyson Ruffins, Bastian Swinney, Lamar Robinson, and Frederick Williams III. The additions of Kahlee Tafai (Minnesota), Mykeal Rabess (FIU), Jacob Arop (South Dakota), Jimothy Lewis Jr. (Mississippi State), and Ashton Rivera (Kent State) are massive for this unit.
Defense
The defensive line room returns experience in Nate Burrell, Derek Wilkins, and Stanley Saole-McKenzie. The additions of Jericho Johnson (Oregon), Emmanuel Okoye (Tennessee), Ashun Shepphard (Mississippi State), Jayden Williams (North Texas), and Solomon Williams (Texas A&M) are massive for this unit.
