Fast rising DL Maa’imoa Havili commits to dream school, ‘I’m a BYU Cougar’
Maa’imoa Havili, a defensive lineman from Salt Lake City, has committed to play football at BYU, which he has long considered his dream school. Despite receiving offers from several prestigious programs, Havili expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by BYU's coaching staff. He aims to play in the NFL and believes that BYU can help him achieve that goal.
- ▪Maa’imoa Havili announced his commitment to BYU after previously considering other official visits.
- ▪He has been a standout player, recording 102 tackles, 46 for loss, and 13 sacks during his junior season.
- ▪Havili plans to go on a Mormon Mission after high school and will enroll at BYU as part of the class of 2029.
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