Defensive Lineman Aliki Vimahi Stays With Utah After Mission

Dec 18, 2019, 12:28 PM

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Hawai’i defensive lineman Aliki Vimahi is back from his mission and will join the Utes after signing during the early period.

Vimahi is a 6’4, 247 lbs. return missionary defensive lineman from Kahuku High School in Kahuku, Hawai’i. Back in 2017, he was a three-star prospect ranked No. 22 among defensive ends and No. 4 in recruit in the state of Hawai’i.

He received offers from BYU, Colorado, Oregon State, USC and Virginia.

Welcome to Utah @AlikiVimahi!https://t.co/IFOT6HXBnN #UtahNSD20 #Uboyz pic.twitter.com/FhvRoFp2ef

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 18, 2019

Here is what Utah defensive tackles coach Sione Pouha had to say about Vimahi.

.@Pouha91 tells us what @AlikiVimahi will bring to Utah’s D Line. pic.twitter.com/CUEufiexWn

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 18, 2019

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