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List of Division II offensive and defensive players to watch, as compiled by ScoringLive staff.

OFFENSE

Kamalu Anoba-Jordan, Kalaheo, WR/RB, Sr. – All-OIA D2 First Team selection and Honorable Mention All-Hawaii; scored 11 total TD in 2023; had over 100 yards rushing and receiving in win over Kaimuki last year; went over the century mark as a receiver in three contests

Kaikea Hueu, Kamehameha-Maui, RB, So. – Warriors' leading rusher in 2023 with 374 rushing yards and five TDs in five games played; second team MIL all-star selection and Honorable Mention All-Hawaii; also recorded a receiving TD in state tournament semifinal win over PAC-5

Ioane Kamanao, Roosevelt, QB, Jr. – Led all D2 quarterbacks with 2,420 passing yards as a sophomore; threw 26 TD passes against seven INTs; averaged 201.7 pass yards per game; earned All-OIA D2 Second Team honors and Honorable Mention All-Hawaii recognition

Kaimana Kaui, Kauai, WR, Sr. – Lone KIF all-star selection in 2023 and Honorable Mention All-Hawaii; versatile weapon for the Red Raiders that can play running back and linebacker; returned a kickoff for a TD against Pearl City and scored on a reception against state champion Waimea in 2023

Seth Miller, PAC-5, RB, Sr. – Ranked third amongst all D2 rushers with 633 yards in 2023; carried 32 times for 173 yards and three TDs in state quarterfinal win over Kaimuki; helped Wolfpack average 134.6 rushing yards per game; First Team All-Hawaii selection

Dillon Reis, Kaiser, RB, Sr. – Ran for 575 yards and six TDs as a junior last season; averaged 5.7 yards per carry; registered three games with 20-plus carries, including 21 rushes for 213 yards and two TDs vs. Pearl City; All-OIA D2 First Team pick and Honorable Mention All-Hawaii

DEFENSE

Mykah Brun, Waimea, DB, Sr. – First Team All-Hawaii selection and lone Waimea player on KIF defensive all-stars; Tied team-high of nine total tackles in state championship win over Kamehameha-Maui; scored on an interception return against Kapaa

Kaonohi Casco, Kamehameha-Maui, DB, Sr. – Fourth year varsity starter and First Team All-Hawaii selection; Warriors held opponents to 11.3 points per game last year with three shutouts; scored on a 34-yard interception return against Maui in 2023

Diesel DeMello, Kamehameha-Hawaii, LB, Jr. – Warriors held opponents to 6.1 points per game with four shutouts; Made nine total tackles and recorded an interception in state tournament loss to Roosevelt; Honorable Mention All-Hawaii

Iosua Letuli, Kaimuki, LB, Sr. – First Team All-OIA and Second Team All-Hawaii selection; Made 20 total tackles, six for loss, in three postseason games for the Bulldogs last year; also sees time at running back and special teams

Jerome Lilio, PAC-5, DB, Sr. – Reigning All-Hawaii D2 Defensive Player of the Year; recorded six interceptions in breakout junior season, including three picks and a fumble recovery in state quarterfinal win over Kaimuki; Wolfpack held opponents to 15.5 points per game last year

Jayden Sablan, Waimea, LB, Jr. – Scored two defensive TDs in a single game against Kauai last year; made five tackles with a sack and pass deflection in state semifinal win over Roosevelt; Menehune held opponents to under 17.7 points per game in 2023