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DJ Uiagalelei

Quarterback
ST. JOHN BOSCO HS
BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

3666

passing yards

48

passing touchdowns

312

rushing yards

6

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“DJ is one of the most unique and impressive student-athletes I have had the opportunity to work with. He is a once-in-a-generation type player.”
Jason Negro
Head Coach - Head Coach of St. John Bosco High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 238-pound junior quarterback passed for 3,366 yards and 48 touchdowns this past season, leading the Braves (13-1) to the championship game of the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. Rated the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2020 by Rivals.com, Uiagalelei also rushed for 312 yards and six scores. The MaxPreps Sophomore Player of the Year in 2017, he concluded his junior year with 6,099 passing yards and 77 touchdowns in his prep football career.

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Academic Achievement

Uiagalelei has maintained a 3.46 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school in the fall of 2019.

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Exemplary Character

Uiagalelei has volunteered locally as a youth football coach, and he has donated his time as a St. John Bosco High school ambassador.