Portland State football has signed three transfer newcomers for the winter quarter. That brings the Vikings total number of new signees to 11... so far. The 2025 signing day comes on Feb 5 when Portland State will complete its signee class for the coming season.
 
PSU's three signees will bolster the defense. Included are: Dionte Thornton, a sophomore cornerback from Boise State; Tuaoa Tauili'ili, a sophomore defensive tackle from Idaho State; and Daniel Matagi, a junior defensive tackle from Central Washington.
  Winter term additions
Daniel Matagi, DT, 6-0, 285, JR, TR, Chehalis, WA (WF West HS/Central Washington)
Tuaoa Tauili'ili, DT, 6-3, 330, SO, TR, Tacoma, WA (Lincoln HS/Idaho State)
Dionte Thornton, CB, 6-3, 205, SO, TR, Carson, CA (Lawndale HS/Boise State)
 
Dec. 4 signees
Derrick Blanche Jr., RB, 5-8, 165, FR, HS, Concord, CA (De La Salle HS)
Kayin Booker, DB, 6-2, 195, FR, HS, Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS)
Zyon Floyd, DB, 5-10, 165, FR, HS, Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)
Trey Kennedy-Coleman, DL, 6-2, 280, FR, HS, Medford, OR (North Medford HS)
Juan Pasillas-Stanton, OL, 6-3, 315, FR, HS, Vancouver, WA (Mountain View HS)
Lono Solomon, DB, 5-11, 170, FR, HS, Kahuku, HI (Kahuku HS)
Kayce Tinner, LB, 6-4, 215, FR, HS, Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)
Dionte West, DB, 6-1, 195, FR, HS, Perris, CA (Orange Vista HS)

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Dionte Thornton, CB, 6-3, 205, SO, TR, Carson, CA (Lawndale HS/Boise State)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent two seasons at Boise State... was a redshirt in 2022 and played in 2023... competed in nine games making five tackles... named Academic All-Mountain West Conference.
 
A three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals… played safety at Lawndale High School… made 32 tackles as a senior and recorded six pass breakups… also played wide receiver as a prep.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Zolton and Tijera Thornton... has two brothers, Rashad and Tyler, and one sister, Zaria... majoring in Film.

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Tuaoa Tauili'ili, DT, 6-3, 330, SO, TR, Tacoma, WA (Lincoln HS/Idaho State)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
A transfer from Idaho State... competed in all 11 games as a freshman in 2023, making 19 tackles with three tackles for loss.
 
Lettered in football four times at Lincoln High School... named All-Conference and team defensive line Most Valuable Player.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Philip and Sauoleola Tauili'ili... would like to play professional football and get into Sports Management.

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Daniel Matagi, DT, 6-0, 285, JR, TR, Chehalis, WA (WF West HS/Central Washington)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Competed two seasons at Central Washington... had 38 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a blocked kick in 2024... earned second team All-Conference honors... as a freshman, had 14 tackles and a sack.
 
Lettered in football four times and wrestling at W.F. West High School... was the 2A Evergreen Conference Defensive Most Valuable Player, Conference MVP and All-Area MVP... earned All-State honors... won the 2A wrestling state championship.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of John and Jamie Matagi... has four siblings, three older brothers and one younger sister... majoring in Health and Fitness/Exercise Science... hobby is pickleball... would like to be a strength and conditioning coach.
 

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