Recruiting Expert Says Oregon State Lead Race For Elite 11 QB Sagapolutele
Hawaiian quarterback recruit Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele has been a major target of Trent Bray's Oregon State staff this recruiting cycle. The Beavers made their official offer in early March.
Per 247Sports 2025 prospect rankings, Sagapolutele is the top uncommitted quarterback in the class and is the #1 recruit in the state of Hawaii.
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After Sagapolutele boosted his draft stock tremendously with his performance at this month's Elite 11 finals, ESPN recruiting writer Eli Lederman took note of the Ewa Beach's product's options.
"Oregon State leads the race for Sagapolutele's commitment, but Boise State and Cal have each left a strong impression and his commitment would represent a major recruiting victory for either school," Lederman notes.
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Sagapolutele announced Saturday morning that his top four choices are Oregon State, Cal, Utah State, and Boise State. He is expected to make his commitment announcement on July 8. 247Sports labeled the 6'3" 215-pounder is the #27 QB prospect in the class.
The Beavers currently have 10 reported verbal commits in Trent Bray's first recruiting class. Sagapolutele completed his official visit to Corvallis on June 7.
Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.