Arizona athlete has strong showing
Wide receiver/defensive back/linebacker Jake Muasau (6-1, 210, 4.49) from Sierra Vista (Ariz.) Buena was a player from the NIKE Camp held in Palo Alto, Calif., last Saturday who had the kind of performance that will warrant more D-I attention.
The versatile athlete sure had the college coaches following his progress on Saturday.
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Muasau plays wide receiver on the high school level, but recruiters have told him that he will most likely end up at strong safety or outside linebacker on the D-I level.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were ahead of the recruiting game and were first out of the box with an offer in April.
This spring evaluation period, Muasau has caught the attention of Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Oregon State, UCLA and Colorado.
"Cal told me they are very interested in me," Muasau said. "They want me to go to one their camps and they should offer me pretty soon after the camp.
"Arizona said pretty much the same thing that they will offer soon after I attend their camp," Muasau said. "As long as I do really well and it's the same story with Arizona State."
Muasau was a highly decorated athlete for his junior season performance as earned first-team all-region honors on both side of the ball as a wide receiver and defensive back. He also was a first-team all-state selection as a defensive back.
As a junior, Muasau racked up 45 tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. From his wide receiver position he accounted for 17 receptions for 400 yards and seven touchdowns.
With an offer on the table and interest heating isn't Muasau isn't interested in doing anything hasty.
"I don't plan to make a decision anytime soon," Muasau said. "Maybe sometime after the season, I want to make sure the college I choose and end up attending is the best one for my future.
"I'm interested in how many of their student-athletes who attend the school graduate," Muasau said. "I also want to attend a school where the football program means a lot to the town and the university."