I think I’ll probably play more defensive end and we have most of our starting line back from last year so we should be really strong. I compare D.J. If you’re looking for a player to have a breakout season this spring, Uiagalelei is a good bet. Uiagalelei, who enrolled back in January, was listed as third-team quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence and redshirt freshman Taisun Phommachanh on the pre-camp depth chart released a couple of weeks ago. Once was for an SPE Camp and then we went and visited LSU afterward and the other times were just to visit the campus.

Very athletic and smooth. ", . He's currently rated the No. He takes off and when he wants to drop that shoulder, you'll know he's 245 pounds. “I haven’t even thought about my decision or narrowing down my list. "Definitely a factor in the quarterback run game. coming out of high school when you compare them to Taisun. "Also my two uncles got to come. "Just to be able to take live bullets and get playing time, I feel like live reps and getting out there and playing, it's just really cool," he said. Right now, Uiagalelei might be more well known as the younger brother of Clemson freshman quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, one of the top players to ever come out of the Southern Section.

“I have visited a handful of times with DJ and I really like it there.

Both are coming along. The velocity he puts behind it, and he's starting to get the offense down too. Uiagalelei is a product of Bellflower, Calif., where his family continues to reside. "I have thrown a lot of touchdown passes in my career, but I always like running them in. Uiagalelei is a patient guy.

", Dabo Swinney said postgame that Uiagalelei entering the game inside the 10-yard line in the first quarter was not a product of field position. Big Joe is a great dude and a great coach. “I’ll be playing both ways this season and I’m excited to make an impact. Freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei could be the key to the 2020 Clemson football season. That’s if you haven’t already. He could probably throw the ball 100 yards, I don't know. It’s a nice place, I like the environment a lot and I think I would fit in well. I liked it there a lot and coach Orgeron is awesome. The Citadel.

Just natural as a runner. "I wanted to be prepared and go out there and do my job.". Very well-coached coming out of high school. On the recruiting front, Uiagalelei is already over the double digit scholarship offer mark.

1 ranked pro-style quarterback in the recruiting class of 2020. ", "They told me during the week that I was going to get the ball on the fourth drive no matter if we are down, up, or tied," Uiagalelei said. Uiagalelei coined fellow freshmen. E.J. He's got the skill set, so it's a function of getting to that point of our install where we can put in some of those designed quarterback runs.

I’m keeping in touch with them and like the DL coach, coach Joe (Salave’a) a lot. "Obviously his arm strength is super impressive. Hats off to the offensive line. They are both competing. He has strong hands, a quick get-off and is advanced mechanically, which isn’t surprising since his uncle, who he trains with, is former Arizona DL coach Iona Uiagalelei. 73 player nationally by 247Sports and could jump up our board with a strong sophomore year. Uiagalelei got into the end zone for the first time of his college career last Saturday vs. ", Oregon- "I like Oregon a lot. DJ Uiagalelei.Get to know that unique name. It's fun to watch," Tuner said. I like the location and we have a lot of former Bosco players there now so I’ll be watching them closely for sure.”. Elliott was asked about Uiagalelei's ability as a runner. I haven’t been out there for a game weekend but that’s something I would really love to do. It’s not just his size, he’s naturally strong, quick off the edge and has the ability to run down plays from behind. I think you can see there is a bit of a more of a foundation there for Trevor and D.J. “I feel really good,” Uiagalelei said. I definitely want double digits this season so I'm working hard for it and excited to get going.".

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And in my opinion, they are both neck and neck battling.

Dabo Swinney is slated to speak to the media virtually before 5 p.m., and stay tuned for additional insight into how Uiagalelei fared with the new layers of install. Probably if I had to compare him, I'd say he's more like Tajh Boyd as a runner as opposed to Deshaun Watson and Trevor. He's a guy that can put his foot in the ground, square his pads up and get some yards for us in a tough situation if he needed to. ", "Yeah he can spin it. Clemson freshman quarterback D.J. I’m focusing on my training, getting better and helping our team hopefully win another CIF title.”. He’s a great guy and has a great football voice. He’s fun to talk with and they obviously have a great football program.

It was a special moment. "We didn't get to finish spring, so there is going to be install as we go along that D.J.

"D.J., comparing him to Trevor there is only a very slight drop-off," Zanders said. A quarterback is the difference between a championship-caliber team and a … "He's 245 pounds, but he doesn't look 245 pounds. More recently, Elliott spoke following Clemson's scrimmage on Saturday about the competition between Phommachanh and Uiagalelei.

Last week, safeties Lannden Zanders and Nolan Turner were asked about Uiagalelei.

I’m keeping in touch with them and like the DL coach, coach Joe (Salave’a) a lot. #clemson #clemsonfootball pic.twitter.com/ZmOJgrFTPK. have a pretty good connection. This coming season, we think the younger Uiagalelei will show he’s a very talented player in his own right and deserving of already holding double digits scholarship offers.

to Lawrence because he's got that foundation, so he's handling the [install] pretty well.

Last week, Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was asked how Uiagalelei (6-5, 245) compared to Lawrence at the same point in his career.

Uiagalelei was 8-of-11 for 75 yards.

When not blitzed, he's 4-of-7 for 49 yards. I think I might have actually gone three times to be honest but two times for sure.

Uiagalelei told us he remains open to everyone but did mention a few schools he has been in contact with including Clemson, LSU, Oregon and USC. Uiagalelei was 8-of-11 for 75 yards.

"It was super cool to have my mom, dad, and younger brother there," Uiagalelei said. He has put on good weight, improved his athleticism and looks poised to put up numbers at defensive end and tight end this year. Williams. He rushed three times for two touchdowns. Uiagalelei was asked if there's a specific second-team receiver he's developed a connection with on the field. They are similar from a protection standpoint, they both have a very good foundation. Nothing is overwhelming. “Even with Covid going on, it hasn’t really stopped me from working out and I pushed myself pretty hard this off-season.

and Ajou Ajou, those are probably the two receivers I feel comfortable with.". They told me they were going to be at my first game, so it was  super cool to see them in the stands. "They share that same demeanor, poise, command. Uiagalelei has all the tools to be a dominant pass rusher. "I got to run a little bit in high school, but usually they didn't want me to run until playoff time," Uiagalelei said.

I’ve been to the campus multiple times already and a lot of people in my family like USC a lot.

The staff game planned during the week to insert Uiagalelei into action on the fourth series regardless "if Clemson was on its own one-yard line. Our faith is important to us and that was big for DJ, he felt that connection.

Per Pro Football Focus, when blitzed, Uiagalelei is 6-of-7 for 42 yards through two games.

hasn't quite seen that we'll get to later in camp, so we'll see how he handles that. "I like throwing to all the receivers, but probably E.J.

Big Joe is a great dude and a great coach.

Clemson quarterback D.J. I loved the facilities and the campus in general. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Uiagalelei got into the end zone for the first time of his college career last Saturday vs. An offer would be big like I said but with Clemson, they take their time and want to see you work out in person and I understand that so I’m good with it and being patient.”, LSU- "I’ve been to LSU two times.

Uiagalelei's first college touchdowns were runs of one yard and six yards, respectively. Last week, Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was asked how Uiagalelei (6-5, 245) compared to Lawrence at the same point in his career.

We’ve had a chance to see Uiagalelei multiple times this off-season and physically, he looks great. I’m going to play out my sophomore season and then hopefully take some trips after the season. We came in together. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "He's got very precise zip on the ball, so you have to have very tight coverage. Overall, they must have made the right adjustments and protection calls, slid the line the right way and put the back where he was supposed to be because we had a good day from a protection standpoint.". He makes some special plays in practice.

Through two games, he owns a passing grade of 67.9. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In addition, Uiagalelei also holds scholarship offers from Alabama, Boise State, Colorado, Oregon State, Texas A&M and Utah.

Right now, Uiagalelei might be more well known as the younger brother of Clemson freshman quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, one of the top players to ever come out of the Southern Section. He's going to be a special player.". “I’m a long ways away,” Uiagalelei said. I feel like me and E.J. I loved the facilities and the campus in general.

", [Get 50 percent off an annual VIP subscription to Clemson247!]. is doing well. also holds scholarship offers from Alabama, Boise State, Colorado, Oregon State, Texas A&M and Utah. "I'm excited to look at the [scrimmage] tape because our protection was really good today. It's early for the 2023 class and schools aren't permitted to call prospects although players are able to reach out on their end. “I have three more years to go before I can sign anywhere so I’m in no hurry right now. Clemson quarterback D.J.

My goal is to break the sack record Cole Aubrey has, which I think is 16 or 17.

His family made the cross-country trip to Clemson for Uiagalelei's first home game. I’m 6-5, 245 pounds right now and played last season at 225 pounds so I’ve put on a good 20 pounds and feel stronger and quicker too.

"That's a tough question, but he's cut from the same cloth," Elliott said. Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco sophomore Matayo Uiagalelei is one of the players out West we think will make a huge jump in production and impact this season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. told us he remains open to everyone but did mention a few schools he has been in contact with including Clemson, LSU, Oregon and USC.

It's why he is going to Clemson -- despite Trevor Lawrence being ahead of him on the roster -- and why … "Got to talk to them some pregame, and I threw a heart up to my mom after I scored my first touchdown. As for a timeframe for a decision, Uiagalelei said he’s not even close to worrying about that. The Citadel. I took a visit there last year and it’s really nice place, I liked it a lot.