Complete National Letter of Intent Signing Release in pdf format
Head Football Coach Jerry Glanville has signed 25 student-athletes on National Letter of Intent signing day. Eighteen of the signees are from high school, four from junior college, two are four-year transfers and one is a 2008 signee who has resigned an aid agreement.
Among the 25 signees are players spread across every position, allowing Glanville to feel comfortable not only with his talent, but his depth, for the upcoming season.
Portland State added 10 players on offense and 15 on defense.
Portland State has lost a total of 17 players who lettered in 2008, including just 13 seniors. The Vikings will have a total of 16 returning starters and 45 returning letterwinners from the 2008 squad.
JERRY GLANVILLE SAYS
ON HIS 2009 RECRUITING CLASS: “We had a goal to get a specific number of players at each position, and because of the hard work of the assistant coaches we did a good job of hitting those goals.
“From now on, we feel that we have great depth at every position on the team. We are still young in some areas, but we are deep and talented at every position.”
“I think we are now really set with all of our skill positions. I feel like we have great skill players for the next three years. That will make our goal of next year to get bigger linemen, because you have to win up front, and bigger is better.”
VIKINGS HOST SIGNING PARTY
The Portland State Football program and Head Coach Jerry Glanville will host a National Letter of Intent Signing Day Party tonight. The party will take place at Buffalo Wild Wings, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Viking fans are invited to come and find out about Portland State's new recruits for 2009, as well as meet coaches and discuss the upcoming season.
Buffalo Wild Wings is location at 327 SW Morrison in downtown Portland.
PORTLAND STATE'S 2009 NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES
HIGH SCHOOL
TYM PEARSON, FR, 6-2, 205, QB, Springfield, OR (Thurston HS)
BEN BOWEN, FR, 5-10, 200, FB, Visalia, CA (Mt. Whitney HS)
KEITRELL ANDERSON, FR, 5-9, 170, WR, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
KALUA NOA, FR, 6-1, 190, WR, Kuliou'ou, HI (Kaiser HS)#
NEVIN LEWIS, FR, 6-1, 195, WR, Culver, OR (Culver HS)
MITCHELL VAN DYK, FR, 6-9, 260, OL, Paso Robles, CA (Paso Robles HS)
THOMAS ROBERTSON, FR, 6-3, 255, OL, Houston, TX (Westfield HS)
MITCH GAULKE, FR, 6-2, 265, OL, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)
DENZEL DAVIS, FR, 5-9, 170, CB, Garland, TX (South Garland HS)
MICHAEL WILLIAMS, FR, 5-9, 165, CB, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
JUSTIN LILLEY, FR, 5-11, 205, FS, Thousand Oaks, CA (Westlake HS)
NATHAN SNOW, FR, 5-11, 190, SS, Houston, TX (Clear Lake HS)
JAYCOB SHOEMAKER, FR, 6-0, 220, ILB, Sacramento, CA (Casa Roble HS)#
EARNEST NORMAN, FR, 5-11, 220, OLB, Euless, TX (Trinity HS)#
RYAN REARDON, FR, 6-1, 220, OLB, Scottsdale, AZ (Notre Dame Prep)
JOSH AH TOON, FR, 6-3, 300, DL, Newberg, OR (Newberg HS)
SIASAU MATAGIESE, FR, 6-2, 265, DL, Waimea, HI (Waimea HS)
DERECK JESTER, FR, 6-4, 240, DE, Thousand Oaks, CA (Thousand Oaks HS)
JUNIOR COLLEGE
KEVIN WATTS, JR, 5-9, 190, CB, Sacramento, CA (Valley HS/Sacramento CC)
DONTE ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)#
MICHAEL ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)#
KEVIN KONRATH, SO, 6-3, 230, ILB, Chicago, IL (Brother Rice HS/Harper JC)
FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER*
NICK GREEN, SO, 6-2, 200, QB, Ridgefield, WA (Central Catholic HS/Air Force)#
CARL SOMMER, SO, 6-4, 260, DE, Wilsonville, OR (Wilsonville HS/Oregon State)#
2008 SIGNEES* - originally signed in February 2008, resigned aid agreement in 2009
AUSTIN CURRAN, JR, 6-0, 215, RB, Everett, WA (Kamiak HS/CC of San Francisco)#
* signed aid agreement, currently in school
# will compete in spring football
PLAYER BREAKDOWN: High School: 18 ? Transfer: 7
Offense: 10 ? QB: 2 ? RB: 2 ? WR: 3 ? OL: 3
Defense: 15 ? DL: 4 ? LB: 4 ? CB: 3 ? S: 4
PLAYER BIOS - ATHLETES ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN SIGNING PARTY HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
NICK GREEN, SO, 6-2, 200, QB, Ridgefield, WA (Central Catholic (OR) HS/Air Force)
Jerry says: “Green is a guy we recruited very, very hard last year. Probably our biggest disappointment was when he didn't come, but now he has come back to us. He can run and throw.”
Transferred to Portland State at the beginning of winter term... will be available to compete in spring football... was recruited hard by Portland State out of high school.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Spent last year at Air Force Academy where he competed on the junior varsity team.
Graduated from Central Catholic High School in Portland where he was a first team All-Mt. Hood Conference quarterback in 2007... named Old Spice National Redzone Player of the Year for Oregon... a two-time All-League quarterback in the Tri-Co League (2004, 2005)... selected as his team's offensive MVP three times.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Deanna and Alan Green... born August 12, 1989... has one sister, Alaina... undecided major... hobbies are snowboarding, wakeboarding and working with Special Olympics.
TYM PEARSON, FR, 6-2, 205, QB, Springfield, OR (Thurston HS)
Jerry says: “Tym was the best prospect in the state of Oregon and we are happy to get him.”
A great arm and the ability to run... also an outstanding baseball pitcher who his considered the top prospect from the state of Oregon by scout.com.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Threw for 3,569 yards and 42 touchdowns as a senior at Thurston High School... also rushed for 759 yards and 16 touchdowns... was named the Oregon 5A Offensive Player of the Year... led his team to the state championship game... a two-time first team All-Midwestern League selection and Offensive Player of the Year... also named an All-League baseball player the past two years... his team won the league championship... named team MVP... named Eugene/Springfield Prep Athlete of the Year... a Johnny Carpenter Prep Athlete of the Year finalist for the state of Oregon.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Fred and Melody Pearson... born October 30, 1990... has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Callista... hobbies are music, art, the outdoors, friends and playing the guitar.
BEN BOWEN, FR, 5-10, 200, FB, Visalia, CA (Mt. Whitney HS)
Jerry says: “Bowen is an explosive speed back. But we also like him because he is an excellent blocker.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Mt. Whitney High School where he played running back, linebacker, strong safety, defensive end and nose guard... a two-time first team All-County selection... named team MVP... was a first team All-Combine running back... ran the fastest 40 for All-Scout combines on the West Coast (4.43)... also earned two letters in track and baseball... named first team All-County in baseball... his team won the Central Section championship.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Duane and Tammy Bowen... born September 24, 1990... has one sister, Erica... plans to major in Computer Engineering and Information Systems... hobbies include snowboarding, games, physical fitness, music, movies, camping and the beach.
AUSTIN CURRAN, JR, 6-0, 215, RB, Everett, WA (Kamiak HS/City College of San Francisco)
Jerry says: “Austin has the speed to make the big plays for us.”
Originally signed with the Vikings in 2008... completed his degree requirements and entered school for winter term... will compete in spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played two seasons at City College of San Francisco... started at running back for a team that won its conference championship, the California State Championship and was voted the 2007 National Champions... ran for over 1,200 yards... runs a 4.3 40 and a 10.6 100 meters.
Competed in football at Kamiak High School... was a first team All-Wesco South League selection at tailback... also earned first team All-Wesco South in track.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jenee McCann... born August 12, 1987... has one brother, Max, and two sisters, Maia and Camille... would like to major in Business... hobbies are Halo, snowboarding, cars and hot weather.
KEITRELL ANDERSON, FR, 5-9, 170, WR, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
Jerry says: “He has been our number one wide receiver for over a year on film. Once Mouse watched him one time, he got on the phone and called. He is the guy we need: very quick, not big, but can catch and run.”
A big-play threat every time he touches the ball.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times and track twice at Aldine High School in Houston... a teammate of another Viking signee, Michael Williams... a wide receiver and returner, he was named District MVP in an All-Purpose role... runs the 100 meters in 10.6 seconds.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Phernita Anderson and Kirk West... born July 20, 1991... has one brother, Terrance, and one sister, Tiquisha... plans to major in Business and Accounting.
NEVIN LEWIS, FR, 6-1, 195, WR, Culver, OR (Culver HS)
Jerry says: “Nevin brings the ability to outjump defenders in the end zone.”
An outstanding all-around athlete... can punt, kicker and play just about anywhere... played quarterback in high school... will compete at outside receiver for the Vikings.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered four years in football, basketball and track at Culver High School... twice named the Oregon 2A Offensive Player of the Year... named All-League and All-State as a quarterback, defensive back and punter/kicker... won the state championship in 2007 and placed second in 2008... a four-year starter on the basketball team and has been second team All-League two years in a row... a state champion in the high jump who has reached 6'8”... in 2008 was second in the state in the high jump, triple jump, 100 and 200 meters
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Scott and Dianna Lewis... born October 22, 1990... has a brother, Nate, who plays basketball at Oregon Tech, and a sister, Hannah... hobbies are hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding and the outdoors.
KALUA NOA, FR, 6-1, 190, WR, Kuliou'ou, HI (Kaiser HS)
Jerry says: “An outside receiver who will be our biggest receiver. He was the fastest kid on the island out of high school. Originally was going to gray shirt with Hawai'i, but decided to come here instead.”
Finished high school in 2008 and was preparing to gray shirt at Hawai'i, but he has entered school at Portland State... brings much-needed size to the outside receiver position... will compete in spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A three-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track... first team All-Oahu Interscholastic Association at wide receiver as a junior and senior... was the 2007 Offensive Player of the Year in the OIA in both football and basketball... averaged 20 points per game in basketball... placed second in state in the 200 meters as a senior... runs the 100 in 10.9 seconds.
MITCH GAULKE, FR, 6-2, 265, OL, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)
Jerry says: “Mitch has the quickness to play center and is very tough.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Has lettered in football, wrestling and track all four years at West Linn High School... an honorable mention All-State selection as a center and defensive tackle... first team All-Three Rivers League at those positions as well... was a Nike Camp MVP on the offensive line... earned National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete honors for the state of Oregon... a two-time team captain... selected to play in the Les Schwab Bowl all-star game... All-State wrestler as a heavyweight... a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Terry and Cheryl Gaulke... born July 16, 1990... has one brother, Cameron... would like to major in Business.
THOMAS ROBERTSON, FR, 6-3, 255, OL, Houston, TX (Westfield HS)
Jerry says: “Brings good athleticism and change of direction to his position. He is very smooth and will become a top guard for the Vikings.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A two-year letterwinner in football at Westfield High School... member of the Space City Classic All-Star team... in 2007, his team won the district, regional and area championships... competes on the track team and is a two-time district champion in the shot put.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Alicia Robertson... born January 5, 1991... has one brother, Sidney... plans to major in Business... a four-year letterwinner in debate and member of the National Honor Society.
MITCHELL VAN DYK, FR, 6-9, 260, OL, Paso Robles, CA (Paso Robles HS)
Jerry says: “Van Dyk is unbelieveable. He played tight end and defensive end until his senior year. But his high school coach thought his future to play would be at line, so they moved him to offensive line. But, he has the athletic ability of a tight end.”
Will be the Vikings tallest player at 6-9 and bring outstanding size to the offensive line.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A three-time letterwinner in football and track... earned All-League two seasons in football and named All-County as a senior... his team won two league championships in football and two in track... played tight end as a freshman, sophomore and junior; defensive end as a junior and senior; right tackle as a senior... threw the discus and shot put in track.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Mark and Elizabeth Van Dyk... born January 2, 1991... has three brothers, Chris, Mark and Matthew... would like to major in Criminal Justice or Business Management... would like to become a detective... hobbies are hiking, the outdoors, weightlifting... has been involved in the National Society of High School Scholars and the Children's Miracle Network.
DENZEL DAVIS, FR, 5-9, 170, CB, Garland, TX (South Garland HS)
Jerry says: “Denzel can play man coverage and run with the best receivers.”
Another highly-rated player from Texas who has been heavily recruited... had offers from Iowa State and Montana State.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered three times in football and track at South Garland High School in the Dallas area... was named first team 10-5A All-District as a senior... also chosen as team defensive MVP... was named honorable mention All-District as a junior... had two interceptions in a playoff game as his team won the district title... competes in the 100 meters, 4x100 and 4x200.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Brenda Williams... born March 8, 1990... has one brother, Derrick... plans to major in Business... hobbies are music, playing games and running track.
KEVIN WATTS, JR, 5-9, 190, CB, Sacramento, CA (Valley HS/Sacramento CC)
Jerry says: “Watts was the best hitting corner we saw on film. An excellent player.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A first team All-Conference performer in football and track at Sacramento City College... had 50 tackles last season to rank second on the team... also had four interceptions and blocked six field goals... runs a 10.7 100 meters.
Lettered in football and track at Valley High School... named All-Conference in football... team MVP in track.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Calvin Watts and Sheila Brown... born January 16, 1988... has one brother, Kenneth, and one sister, Jamiesha... majoring in Criminal Justice... a cousin of current Viking Jermaine Jacobs.
MICHAEL WILLIAMS, FR, 5-9, 165, CB, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
Jerry says: “A speed guy that loves the game.”
A heavily recruited player... very fast and rated the number 53 cornerback in country by ESPNU... a teammate of another Viking signee, Keitrell Anderson.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Aldine High School in Houston... rated in the top 100 in Houston prep football... named second team All-District as a senior... a track athlete who runs the 400 meters in 51 seconds.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Felicia Taylor and Michael Williams... born May 30, 1991... has four sisters, Monique, Ashley, Arielle and Schy.... plans to major in Business Management.
DONTE ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)
Jerry says: “The twins are the best hitting safeties in all of junior college football.”
Twin brother of Michael... a big-time hitter... recruited by Houston out of high school... will compete in spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Competed at Foothill Junior College the last two years... a starting safety on two Silicon Valley Bowl Game winners... named team defensive MVP.
Lettered in track and football two years at Milpitas High School... was named first team All-Santa Clara Valley as a linebacker in 2005 and 2006... named league linebacker of the year in 2006... named team defensive MVP... also earned All-League honors in track.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Carolyn and Elgin Almond... born May 3, 1988... has two brothers, Michael and Dedrick... hobby is playing video games... would like to become a personal trainer.
MICHAEL ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)
Jerry says: “The twins are the best hitting safeties in all of junior college football.”
Twin brother of Donte... recruited by Houston out of high school... will compete in spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Competed at Foothill Junior College the last two years... was a starter on two Silicon Valley Bowl Game winners... earned the Effort and Habit Award at Foothill... also a scholar-athlete for two years.
Lettered in track and football two years at Milpitas High School... was named first team All-Santa Clara Valley in both sports... was league Player of the Year and the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the year... long jumped 21'8” an triple jumped 45'6”.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Carolyn and Elgin Almond... born May 3, 1988... has two brothers, Donte and Dedrick... hobby is playing video games... would like to go into Education and become a teacher and coach.
JUSTIN LILLEY, FR, 5-11, 205, FS, Thousand Oaks, CA (Westlake HS)
Jerry says: “A great open field player, with good hips and with good change of direction skills.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, CA... a three-time All-Marmonte League and All-Ventura County selection... also earned All-CIF Northern Division three times... twice named Ventura County Defensive Back of the Year.... third team All-State as a senior... had over 100 tackles in both his junior and senior seasons... two-time team defensive MVP... team captain as a senior... team won league titles in 2006 and 2007... also lettered twice in track.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Ron and Marcy Lilley... born January 24, 1991... has three brothers, Ryan, Jordin and Matt... plans to major in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine... hobbies are snowboarding, fishing, golf and lifting weights.
NATHAN SNOW, FR, 5-11, 190, SS, Houston, TX (Clear Lake HS)
Jerry says: “Nobody in Houston can believe we got this guy. He is a change of direction player, who is a big-time hitter and a tough guy.
Chosen second team All-State in Texas at the 5A level... has a brother who plays center at Navy... a high school teammate of current Viking safety Cody Worthen.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times at Clear Lake High School... was named second team 5A All-State and first team All-District... selected as his team's “Top Gun” and outstanding defensive back... earned Academic All-District... had 114 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, four forced fumbles and eight pass breakups his senior season... his team was the District Champion and Area finalist... earned All-District, Academic All-District and team outstanding linebacker as a junior... also lettered in baseball.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Kyle and Kristi Snow... born July 8, 1991... has two brothers, Patrick and Alex... would like major in Health Sciences and Pre-Med... a three-year member of the National Honor Society... a member of PALS (Peers Assisted Leadership) and a Ronald McDonald House volunteer.
KEVIN KONRATH, SO, 6-3, 230, ILB, Chicago, IL (Brother Rice HS/Harper JC)
Jerry says: “He can really blow up an offense with his intensity.”
Originally recruited by Jerry Glanville out of Chicago to play at Hawai'i... arrived there when Glanville took the job at PSU... redshirted, then transferred out to play junior college in Arizona... has three years of eligibility remaining.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played last year at Harper Junior College in Illinois... had 42 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception... Harper JC was the Region IV Champion and Division III National Champion... was a redshirt at Hawai'i in 2007 before transferring to Harper JC.
Named first team All-State at Brother Rice High School in Chicago... his team won two city championships... selected as team MVP.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of John and Kelly Konrath... born September 15, 1988... has two brothers, Luke and John, and one sister, Christina... hobby is traveling.
JAYCOB SHOEMAKER, FR, 6-0, 220, ILB, Sacramento, CA (Casa Roble HS)
Jerry says: “He could play inside linebacker. He could play outside linebacker. And, he is smart enough to play anywhere he wants to play. We rated him as our best inside linebacker on our board.”
Scheduled to graduate from high school early and be on campus for spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
An outstanding player at Casa Roble High School where he earned three letters in football and basketball... named Defensive Player of the Year by the Sacramento Bee... earned first team All-State, All-Metro and All-League honors... was the league defensive MVP... had 169 tackles, eight fumble recoveries, three sacks, two interceptions and a blocked kick... also scored three touchdowns as a short-yardage runner... team captain and team defensive MVP two years in a row... .. also earned All-League as a junior... Casa Roble had a record of 23-1 over his last two seasons, including 13-0 as a senior... four-time league champions and 39-5 overall.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Debbie and Ronald Shoemaker... born January 12, 1991... one of 11 children, he has four brothers, Jeremy, Joey, Randall and Chadd, and six sisters, Ronna, Sandy, Nicole, Leesha, Sierra and Mandy... would like to double-major in Business and Sports Medicine or Sports Management... hobbies are fishing, ping-pong, water sports and weight lifting.
EARNEST NORMAN, FR, 5-11, 220, OLB, Euless, TX (Euless Trinity HS)
Jerry says: “Earnest can play in space and can cover.”
Rated as the 30th best inside linebacker in the country by ESPNU, 42nd by rivals.com and 53rd by scout.com... rated 29th-best player in Dallas-Fort Worth area by Dallas Morning News... picked Portland State over offers from Nebraska, Kansas, Kansas State, Washington State, Tulsa and Iowa State.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A star player at one of Texas' top high schools... was a first team All-State player on defense... named first team 5-5A All-District... made 113 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception... played for a high school rated number one most of the year by USA Today... won four straight district championships and state championships in 2005 and 2007... finished his career 53-4 as a starter on the varsity... participated in the Offense/Defense All-American game... as a junior made 126 tackles with three interceptions, earning honorable mention All-State... a four-year starter who played safety as a freshman and sophomore and linebacker as a junior and senior... one of only two players to start as a freshman in the history of Euless Trinity High School.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Earnest Norman... born April 13, 1991... has two sisters, Josie and Bretlee... plans to be the first in his family to earn a college degree... hobbies are video games, movies, shopping and eating
RYAN REARDON, FR, 6-1, 220, OLB, Scottsdale, AZ (Notre Dame Prep)
Jerry says: “Ryan is an outstanding athlete who will play outside linebacker. He really loves the game, too.”
A very talented athlete and fast open field player.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A two-year starter at Notre Dame Prep where his team won back-to-back state championships... earned All-State honors as a linebacker and All-Region as an offensive lineman... a two-time All-Region selection... named scout.com All-Division... a starter in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl, led the West team in tackles and was named team MVP.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Geralyn Reardon... born February 1, 1991... would like to major in Applied Sciences and Human Performance... hobbies are weightlifting and being with his girlfriend.
JOSH AH TOON, FR, 6-3, 300, DL, Newberg, OR (Newberg HS)
Jerry says: “Josh has footspeed and quickness. He is a big man that moves well.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played at Newberg High School where he was a first team All-Pacific League defensive lineman... made the scout.com Northwest Hot 100 list... a rivals.com two-star player... has only played football for two years.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Lehua and Casper Ah Toon... born June 14, 1991... has one sister, Jessica... would like to get into corporate law... hobbies are hanging out with his friends and family.
DERECK JESTER, FR, 6-4, 240, DE, Thousand Oaks, CA (Thousand Oaks HS)
Jerry says: “This guy is the whole key to everything. He is bigger than (redshirt freshman Kyle) Van Arden and moves better than anyone on our defensive line except maybe Van Arden.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three years at Thousand Oaks High School... was a first team All-Marmonte League selected and named first team All-Ventura County... also named to the scout.com All-Northern CIF team... twice named the outstanding lineman of the year on his team... had 69 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and 13 quarterback pressures as a senior... also competes in track and can throw the shotput 56 feet.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Kevin and Aurea Jester... born September 28, 1990... has two brothers, Tom and Kyle... hobby is muscle car restoration.
SIASAU MATAGIESE, FR, 6-2, 265, DL, Waimea, HI (Waimea HS)
Jerry says: “Saui is a very quick player with speed and toughness.”
Name pronounced: SEE-uh-SOU muh-TAW-nee-ess-ay
Goes by the nickname Saui... pronounced: SOU-ee
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A Kauai Interscholastic Federation All-Star for two seasons at Waimea High School... as a senior had 16 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and an interception... a three-year letterwinner... was recruited by Colorado, Hawai?i, UNLV, Utah and Idaho... invited to play in the first-ever Hawai?i All-Star Football Classic at Aloha Stadium... a two-year letterwinner in basketball... was the 2008 KIF shot put champion.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Aunese and Leila Matagiese.
CARL SOMMER, SO, 6-4, 260, DE, Wilsonville, OR (Wilsonville HS/Oregon State)
Jerry says: “Sommer is a good open space player with good quickness. He has great size, but can run like a linebacker.”
A transfer from Oregon State who should have an immediate impact on the defensive line... will compete in spring football.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played in three games, making two tackles, last year at Oregon State before transferring to Portland State... was a redshirt at OSU in 2007.
A four-year letterman at Wilsonville High School... was a starter at defensive end and tight end... was first team All-State as a defensive lineman and second team All-State as a tight end his senior season... was named defensive MVP of the Northwest League... a four-time All-Conference selection and three-time All-State selection... played in the Les Schwab Bowl... also lettered twice in basketball.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Doug and Bobbie Sommer... born November 21, 1988... has one sister, Stephanie, and one brother, Cameron... his father coaches at Wilsonville High School... hobbies are collecting shoes and coaching high school football... majoring in Sociology... would like to work in Nike Product Development.
