Hawaii football has received attention from Sportswriter Phil Steele. Steele selected seven players and put them on his Preseason All-Mountain West team. The list was officially released on Tuesday.
Hawaii football fans should be pleased with the list. These players will help Hawaii during the upcoming season. The list shows Hawaii has solid players at various positions. Players who made the list are shown below.
Cornerback Cameron Stone (First-Team Defense)
Stone transferred to Hawaii from the University of Wyoming. Stone recorded 45 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions at Wyoming. Stone’s 10-pass breakups were second in the Mountain West. Stone’s talent will help Hawaii’s defense this season.
Running Back Tylan Hines (Second-Team Offense)
Hines was running back number two last season. Hines carried the ball 83 times, recorded 634 rushing yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. Hines also recorded 82 receiving yards. Hines’ versatility helps Hawaii’s offense attack defenses. Offensive Coordinator Ian Shoemaker must get Hines involved in the offense this season.
Linebacker Logan Taylor (Second-Team Defense)
Taylor was Hawaii’s best defensive player last season. Taylor recorded 85 tackles, a sack and an interception. Taylor consistently hustled to the ball and made plays. Taylor will be called upon to help Hawaii’s defense improve.
Offensive Lineman Solo Vaipulu (Third-Team Offense)
Vaipulu played four games for Hawaii in 2022. Vaipulu has started 43 games in his career. Vaipulu was ranked as a three-star athlete by 247 Sports.
Defensive Lineman John Tuitupou (Third-Team Defense)
Tuitupou had his best season in 2022. Tuitupou recorded 3.5 sacks and forced a fumble. Tuitopou led Hawaii’s defense in sacks.
Wide Receiver Jalen Walthall (Fourth-Team Offense)
Walthall was Hawaii’s second-best receiver in 2022. Walthall caught 27 passes, recorded 333 receiving yards and scored one receiving touchdown. With better quarterback play Walthall can become Hawaii’s top receiver and a weapon in Hawaii’s offense.
Long Snapper Solomon Landrum (Fourth-Team Special Teams)
Landrum started all 13 games for Hawaii last season. Landrum transferred to Hawaii in 2022 from the University of Mississippi.