Portland State Football added seven more newcomers on National Signing Day bringing the total of new signees for 2025 to 18 for the Viking program. Included among the newcomers are five offensive linemen, three defensive linemen, two linebackers, five defensive backs, a running back and a quarterback.
 
There are 11 high schoolers and seven transfers in the group.
 
PSU has 80 returners from 2024, including both letterwinners and redshirts. There are 42 letterwinners and 59 players with game experience on the roster.
 
The NCAA portal opens again for a spring transfer period on April 16-25, at which time there will be more additions to the roster.

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY - FEB. 5

STUDENT-ATHLETE	POS	HGT • WGT	YEAR	HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)	VIDEO
Kapeliele Hausia	OL	6-4 • 305	JR • JC	Moreno Valley, CA (Vista del Lago HS/Riverside CC)	Video
James Minot	OL	6-2 • 290	JR • JC	Sacramento, CA (Elk Grove HS/College of San Mateo)	Video
John Amone	LB	6-1 • 195	FR • HS	Salt Lake City, UT (East HS)	Video
Angelo Saroukos	OL	6-4 • 315	FR • HS	Northridge, CA (Newbury Park HS)	Video
Semisi Latu	OL	6-2 • 305	JR • JC	San Mateo, CA (San Mateo HS/College of San Mateo)	Video
Samuel Etienne	CB	6-2 • 175	FR • HS	Mukilteo, WA (Kamiak HS)	Video
John-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	6-1 • 205	SO • TR	Ewa Beach, HI (Punahou School/Hawai'i)	Video

TRANSFER SIGNEES - JAN. 6

STUDENT-ATHLETE	POS	HGT • WGT	YEAR	HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)	VIDEO
Daniel Matagi	DT	6-0 • 285	JR • TR	Chehalis, WA (WF West HS/Central Washington)	Video
Tuaoa Tauili'ili	DT	6-3 • 330	SO • TR	Tacoma, WA (Lincoln HS/Idaho State)	Video
Dionte Thornton	CB	6-3 • 205	SO • TR	Carson, CA (Lawndale HS/Boise State)	Video

 
EARLY SIGNING PERIOD - DEC. 4

STUDENT-ATHLETE	POS	HGT • WGT	YEAR	HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)	VIDEO
Juan Pasillas-Stanton	OL	6-3 • 315	FR • HS	Vancouver, WA (Mountain View HS)	Video
Trey Kennedy-Coleman	DL	6-2 • 280	FR • HS	Medford, OR (North Medford HS)	Video
Dionte West	DB	6-1 • 195	FR • HS	Perris, CA (Orange Vista HS)	Video
Derrick Blanche Jr.	RB	5-8 • 165	FR • HS	Concord, CA (De La Salle HS)	Video
Kayce Tinner	LB	6-4 • 215	FR • HS	Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)	Video
Lono Solomon	DB	5-11 • 170	FR • HS	Kahuku, HI (Kahuku HS)	Video
Kayin Booker	DB	6-2 • 195	FR • HS	Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS)	Video
Zyon Floyd	DB	5-10 • 165	FR • HS	Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)	Video

 

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John-Keawe Sagapolutele, QB, 6-1, 205, SO, TR, Ewa Beach, HI (Punahou School/Hawai'i)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "John is an accurate thrower and has the tools to compete at quarterback for us. We are looking forward to seeing what he can do."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent two years at Hawai'i... was a redshirt in 2023... appeared in five games in 2024... completed four of seven passes for 42 yards and two interceptions.
 
Attended the Punahou School in Hawai'i... a three-star prospect by 247Sports and the #12 overall prospect in the state of Hawaii... was the ILH Open Division Offensive Player of the Year as a senior... threw for 2,384 yards and 25 touchdowns with seven interceptions... completed 67.3 percent of his passes and averaged 216.7 yards per game... led Punahou to the State Open Division runner-up finish... played in the 2023 Polynesian Bowl... in five games as a junior threw for 935 yards with seven touchdowns... as a freshman became the starter in the third game, throwing for 2,135 yards and 16 touchdowns... was named first team All-ILH and honorable mention All-Hawai'i.... also competed in track and field.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Tiki and Setema Sagapolutele... has one brother and one sister... majoring in Business... his uncle, Pio Sagapolutele played seven seasons in the NFL.
 

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Samuel Etienne, CB, 6-2, 175, FR, HS, Mukilteo, WA (Kamiak HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Samuel is a long, rangy defensive back that matches the body types that we currently have as we are building a great defensive backfield."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered four times in football and track at Kamiak High School... named first team All-League as a defensive back... Kamiak Defensive Player of the Year.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son Roussel and Claudette Etienne... has one brother, Roosevelt... plans to major in Business... hobbies are watching movies, video games and traveling... would like to work in business or play professional football.
 

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Semisi Latu, OL, 6-2, 305, JR, JC, San Mateo, CA (San Mateo HS/College of San Mateo)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Semise is one of the offensive linemen we are bringing in to fortify us up front. He has the size and ability to play all five positions and he will be in competition to play right away."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent two seasons at College of San Mateo... was twice named to the Dean's List... earned an AA degree in Social Science.
 
Competed in football at San Mateo High School... was first team All-League as an offensive lineman and a punter.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Emily and Patelesio Latu... has five brothers, Moses, Patrick, Michael, Une and JoJo, and two sisters, Oli and Latai... would like a career in graphic design.
 

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Angelo Saroukos, OL, 6-4, 315, FR, HS, Northridge, CA (Newbury Park HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "An outstanding high school offensive lineman. Angelo will be a great addition to compete in that room."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Newbury Park High School... was named first team All-County... named Conejo Coast Offensive Lineman of the Year... Division 2 CIF Southern Section Champions... team captain.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Nadia and Paris Saroukos... has one brother, Alexander... plans to major in Business... hobbies are golf and basketball.
 

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John Amone, LB, 6-1, 195, FR, HS, Salt Lake City, UT (East HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Great potential for a guy who can play multiple positions for us. John is very athletic and loves the game."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football four times at East High School... named All-State twice and All-Region three times... as a senior, made 49 tackles, two sacks and recovered a fumble in nine games... as a junior had 91 tackles, one sack, an interception and a fumble recovery in 11 games... as a sophomore made 54 tackles with an interception in eight games... a four-year starter.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Kolini and Uluaki Amone... has five brothers, Ukasy, Losi, Amini, Lani and Moses and one sister, Mele... plans to major in Business... would like to be a college football coach.
 

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James Minot, OL, 6-2, 290, JR, JC, Sacramento, CA (Elk Grove HS/College of San Mateo)

 
Coach Barnum says: "The most athletic center I have seen since coaching George Yarno Jr. James has great leverage and will vie for the center role."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Spent two seasons at College of San Mateo... was first team All-League as a sophomore... his team won the California State Championship last fall.
 
Competed in football and rugby at Elk Grove High School... named first team All-Delta League as a junior and a senior... also named first team All-Metro as a senior.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Charlotte and John Hapoi, and Joseph and Jean Minot... has five brothers... would like to become a civil engineer. 
 

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Kapeliele Hausia, OL, 6-4, 305, JR, JC, Moreno Valley, CA (Vista del Lago HS/Riverside CC)
 

The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "One of three transfer offensive linemen we are bringing in. He has great size, great feet and great tenacity. He will compete right away for playing time with us."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played at Riverside City College... named an All-American, All-State and Region III All-Conference... his team won the National Southern League Championship.
 
Competed in football and track at Vista del Lago High School... was named first team All-League and All-CIF... picked as Offensive Lineman of the Year... a scholar-athlete honoree.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Naa and Kapeliele Hausia... has one sister, Latai... majoring in Kinesiology... hobbies are hiking, fishing, video games, working out, drawing, reading, trying new restaurants, and volunteering in his church and with youth football teams... would like to play professional football, coach or be an athletic trainer.
 

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Dionte Thornton, CB, 6-3, 205, SO, TR, Carson, CA (Lawndale HS/Boise State)

The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Another long, rangy corner who will allow us to play multiple coverages with his skill level and knowledge of the game." 

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)

The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "We are expecting great things from Tuaoa. He is an experienced player in our conference who we look forward to seeing on the field."
  
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)

The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Daniel has one of the best first steps for a defensive lineman we have seen in a long time. He is a great get for us up front."
  
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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Juan Pasillas-Stanton, OL, 6-3, 315, FR, HS, Vancouver, WA (Mountain View HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Juan was one of our first commits to the class of '25, and it's great to have a local guy. He is a strong, physical player up front who can play center or guard. Juan is a top shot putter and discus thrower at an elite level which shows his strength and explosiveness."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football four years at Mountain View High School... named first team All-Greater St. Helens League offensive lineman as a senior, and a four-time All-Conference selection overall... started all four years, winning two league championships and being on three playoff teams... a three-star rated lineman... team captain... lettered three times in track and field... earned first team All-League three years... twice earned All-Region honors... Track and Field Athlete of the Year in the Greater St. Helens League... holds the school record in the shot put... team captain and team MVP... a two-time All-American Junior Olympian.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Juan and Sarah Pasillas-Stanton... born April 13, 2007... has two brothers, Jonah and Noah... plans to major in Business... likes spending time with his dogs, going on drives and exploring new places.
 

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Trey Kennedy-Coleman, DL, 6-2, 280, FR, HS, Medford, OR (North Medford HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Trey is a physical, explosive, interior lineman. He was instrumental in helping North Medford win a state title. Trey has the ability to hold the point, yet quick as a cat and will get after the quarterback in the passing game."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at North Medford High School... made 101 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 10 sacks on the season... named first team All-South/Central Football Conference as a defensive tackle, second team All-Conference as an offensive tackle.
 

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Dionte West, DB, 6-1, 195, FR, HS, Perris, CA (Orange Vista HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Dionte is a versatile athlete that can play on both sides of the ball, and he is an electrifying kick returner. He has the ability to play cornerback due to his speed and safety or nickelback because of how physical he is."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
A talented defensive back and receiver at Orange Vista High School... as a senior had 44 tackles, one tackle for loss and three pass breakups... also caught 16 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns... as a junior had 32 tackles, one for loss, an interception and four pass breakups... added two punt return touchdowns and one kick return touchdown... as a sophomore he made 36 tackles with two for losses, one interception, one pass breakup and two fumble recoveries.

 

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Derrick Blanche Jr., RB, 5-8, 165, FR, HS, Concord, CA (De La Salle HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Derrick is a winner and a hard worker. He is playing in the championship game next week against Mater Dei in California. He has rushed for over 2500 yards in his high school career and is a dynamic kid who's fun to watch."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football four years at De La Salle High School in California... an All-League running back as a junior and a senior... named the team's Most Valuable Back... rushed 113 times for 986 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior... 159 carries for 969 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior... had 2,542 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns in his high school career... added 33 receptions for 410 yards and two more scores... 3,038 all-purpose yards over three seasons... team was a four-time North Coast Section Champion... also competed in track and field.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Vanessa Briscoe and Derrick Blanche Sr... has three brothers, Jaxon, Jrue and Eli, and one sister, Naomi... involved in Leadership Committee and Black Student Union in high school... made the NCS CIF Presidents List Honor Roll... interested in going into Sports Management or Real Estate.
 

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Kayce Tinner, LB, 6-4, 215, FR, HS, Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Kayce is a tall, long, physical athletic player from Lakeridge High School and was a leader on their defense. He has the unique skill set to play in coverage and get after the quarterback in the passing game as an edge rusher."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times at Lakeridge High School... had 40 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks and three pass breakups as a senior... named second team All-Three Rivers League... team captain... also played basketball and competed in track and field.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Musi Hill and Karl Tinner... born January 28, 2007... has three brothers, Caelen, Karl Jr., and Kurtis, and two sisters, Cassandra and Tokara... plans to major in Marketing... hobbies are fishing, basketball and spending time with family and friends.
 

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Lono Solomon, DB, 5-11, 170, FR, HS, Kahuku, HI (Kahuku HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Lono is an athletic safety who plays very physical. He's a Troy Polamalu-type of player without all the hair. He is very instinctual on the field and always around the ball."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played his senior season at Kahuku High School in Hawai'i... had 35 tackles, two tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and four pass breakups as a senior.... the previous three seasons attended Desert Pines HS in Las Vegas... had 89 tackles, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a sack in 22 games at DPHS.
 

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Kayin Booker, DB, 6-2, 195, FR, HS, Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "A big, physical and fast defensive player who is a hybrid strong safety/linebacker. Kayin is one of the more versatile guys in this recruiting class. He can play running back, wide receiver, defensive back and linebacker very similar to Myles Jack who did all four at UCLA. We wouldn't be surprised to see him play all four in his PSU career."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Newbury Park High School... as a senior, he made 50 tackles, three tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups and a forced fumble... had 654 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns on offense.
 

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Zyon Floyd, DB, 5-10, 165, FR, HS, Lake Oswego, OR (Lakeridge HS)

 
The Vikings Coaching Staff says: "Zyon is one of several local kids in this class. He is a great athlete that excelled on both sides of the ball in his career at Lakeridge. He is a fast, athletic defensive back with great coverage skills."
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
Played defensive back and wide receiver at Lakeridge High School... named second team All-Three Rivers League as a safety and honorable mention as a receiver and punt returner... in 23 career games made 58 tackles, three tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, an interception, four pass breakups and forced a fumble... as a receiver had 56 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns in his career... totaled 1,277 all-purpose yards.
 

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