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5-Star EDGE Matayo Uiagelelei Names Final Three

On3 imageby:Justin Hopkins•12/08/22
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Five-Star Matayo Uiagalelei

Big news hit Thursday with one of the top uncommitted players in the country naming a final three. St. John Bosco (Calif.) EDGE Matayo Uiagelelei has trimmed his list from nearly 50 scholarship offers.

There are no real surprises, but On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports Uiagelelei is down to Oregon, USC and Ohio State.

The 6-foot5, 263-pounder is the nation’s No. 23 ranked player in the On3 Consensus Rankings. He is the No. 3 defensive lineman nationally.

Currently USC leads Ohio State by a 5% margin to land his commitment. (38-33%) Oregon meanwhile has a 17% chance to land the 5-Star per the On3 Prediction Machine.

Uiaglelei on Final Three

Oregon Ducks: “I love the coaching staff and the new culture they’re building there,” Uiagalelei said. “I think their potential is high and feel like I can become a great player there.”

USC Trojans: “USC has definitely had the best season from a team with new coaching staff this year,” Uiagalelei said. “It would be a dream staying home and playing for my hometown.”

Ohio State Buckeyes: “Ohio State was one of the first schools I visited and they haven’t changed their championship level culture one bit,” Uiagalelei said. “Their development plan that they would have planned for me would make me into a top 10 pick!”

On3 Scouting Report

A big jumbo athlete who doubles as a tight end and defensive end for one of the nation’s top high school programs. Has unique movement skills and speed at 6-foot-5 and over 260 pounds. Is able to run with linebackers and some defensive backs at his size. Has shown some improvement as a pass catcher over the course of 2021. Likely has a higher long-term upside as a defensive lineman or even offensive tackle rather than tight end. Can continue to increase his physicality on a snap-to-snap basis.

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