Paul Matavao-Poialii
Position
Defensive Line
Height
6'3''
Weight
314 lbs.
Class
Freshman
Hometown
Daly City, California
High School
Jefferson HS
High School: Earned a three-star rating by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … Played for head coach Will Maddox at Jefferson HS … Plays both the offensive and defensive line … Recorded 11 pancake blocks and 67 tackles including 12 sacks in the trenches.
Personal: Son of Ruth Matavao … Plans to major in criminal justice. Chose Kansas over offers from Baylor, Fresno State and Oregon State.