Hawai‘i’s local LB prospect still looks like a high-upside, physical fit
Zaden Mariteragi is a 2025 Hawaii linebacker who arrived as a consensus three-star and a top-5 linebacker prospect in the state, bringing a 6-foot-1, 205-plus frame, local ties, and a reputation for playing with edge and versatility after starring as an edge rusher in high school. The big hook: he’s a development bet with real versatility and homegrown toughness, but he entered college as a young defender still transitioning to linebacker, so his value is tied to how quickly he converts athleticism into consistent read-and-react production.
