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List of Division I offensive and defensive players to watch, as compiled by ScoringLive staff. Watch list will be updated throughout the course of the season.

OFFENSE

Keoki Alani, Konawaena, QB, Sr. - Led state in TD passes (50), completed 71.4 percent of pass attempts; All-Hawaii First Team pick

Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio, WR, Jr. - Reigning All-Hawaii D1 Offensive Player of the Year; had 72 catches for 1,083 yards, 22 rec TDs in 2022

Christian Asinsin, Nanakuli, RB, Sr. - Ran for 631 yards, 7 TDs in 2021 and 525 yards, 11 TDs in 2022

Jayden Chanel, Waipahu, Wr, Sr. - Led all of D1 with 1,130 receiving yards in 2022; tabbed All-Hawaii First Team

Piercen Evans, Maui, RB, Sr. - Ran for MIL-best 874 yards, 10 TDs as a junior; selected to All-Hawaii Second Team

Nela Taliauli, Iolani, WR, Sr. - Tallied 12 TD receptions and averaged 17.8 yards per catch last year; named to All-Hawaii Second Team

Anieli Teleaai, Waipahu, RB, Sr. - Ran for state-best 1,061 yards and 14 TDs in 2022; averaged 7.7 yards per carry on his way to All-Hawaii First Team honors

AJ Tuifua, Damien, QB, So. - Threw for 400 yards, 4 TDs in win over PAC-5 last year; selected as ILH Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman

DEFENSE

Sylas Alaimalo, Damien, LB, Jr. - Against Moanalua last year, racked up eight tackles, one interception and a pass break-up; All-Hawaii Second Team selection as a sophomore

Avery Baybayan, Lahainaluna, DB, Sr. - Earned All-MIL First Team distinction and All-Hawaii Second Team honors in 2022

Steeler Burley, Kapaa, LB, Sr. - All-KIF selection and All-Hawaii Second Team during junior season

Ofa Falekaono, Maui, LB, Sr. - Named MIL Defensive Player of the Year a year ago; earned All-Hawaii First Team honors

Zion Junk, Iolani, LB/DL, Jr. - Earned All-ILH First Team recognition as a sophomore; received All-Hawaii Honorable Mention

Arjay Kelemente, Waipahu, DL, Sr. - Tallied 21 1/2 tackles for loss, 13 sacks in 2022; received All-OIA Second Team honors

Anelu Lafaele, Farrington, DE/LB, Sr. - Transferred from Saint Louis; committed to play for Wisconsin

Bruno Likio, Kapaa, DL, Sr. - Reigning KIF Defensive Player of the Year; All-Hawaii First Team selection

Kuola Watson, Lahainaluna, DB, Sr. - Selected All-MIL First Team; recorded three interceptions in a single game in 2022