Ben Drake brings ball-hawking upside to Hawaii’s secondary
In the 2025 season, Ben Drake entered Hawaiʻi as a junior transfer defensive back with proven takeaway production, including a team-high three interceptions at Sierra College in 2024. At 6-foot, 165 pounds, he profiles as a lean, coverage-first DB who can make plays on the ball and fit a defense that values instinct and range. He’s an interesting add for a team needing turnover juice and developmental upside, though the light frame suggests he’ll need to prove he can hold up against bigger college receivers and in run support.
