Veteran Hawaii DB ready to lead the Rainbow Warriors' secondary
In the 2025 season, Matagi Thompson showed real ball skills and reliability, finishing with 16 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and an interception while starting three games at safety; Hawaii is now leaning on him as an upperclassman leader in 2026. He brings size, physicality, and a competitive edge, and team coverage describes him as experienced, aggressive, and a tone-setter in Dennis Thurman’s secondary. If your team wants a tough, intelligent defensive back who can help stabilize the back end and set the culture, Thompson is the kind of player coaches love to have.
