Pittman’s Pocket: Top 5 2023 Polynesian football recruits HBCU programs should be targeting

HBCU’s have been doing well with recruiting Polynesian recruits within the last year about 8 Polynesian prospects signed with HBCU’s just last year. Mosula Tapusoa, changed the norm, as a West Coast player signing with Morgan State. Morgan State and other HBCU’s are tapping in the West Coast pipeline. 2023 has some solid Polynesian prospects who can help HBCU’s thrive in the future. If they continue to build this west coast pipeline, HBCU football could continue to grow. All cultures can be embraced in the SWAC, MEAC and CIAA, and here are five players that really stood out on film

Leonard Ah You: 6’2 190 OLB with good athleticism and closing speed for tackling. His length and speed makes his game play range very broad. Smart defender.

Howie Longi: 6’2 300 a Defensive player with good strong hands and quick feet to be 300 pounds. Can be a solid prospect for a Jackson State program.

Siale Tuiteelagi Esera: 6’3 250 Defensive tackler is a persistent pass rusher and is the ultimate competitor. Motor and disciplined. Quick and disruptive.

John Keawe Sagapolutele: 6’3 205 QB from Punahou High School in Hawaii. A unique passers out of the class of 2023.

Spencer Fano: 6’3 280 OG out of Provo, Utah. He is a mean mauling offensive lineman with an edge. He is a player that would dominate in the HBCU.