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Mahonri Maiava: Arkansas’ JUCO Defensive Gem | Arkansas Razorbacks Football News
Arkansas just landed a monster find with Mahonri Maiava, the top-ranked JUCO defensive tackle in the country and the second-best DL out of junior college, standing at 6’4” and 314 pounds. Originally from Samoa, he’s also the best player in Kansas for the 2027 class. Despite limited playing time as a freshman, his sheer size and potential make him a perfect fit for Arkansas’ new 3-4 defense, where he’ll anchor the middle, force runs outside, and draw double teams — just like Darius Philon and John Ridgeway did. With 24 commitments already for 2027 and a national ranking of 30th, Maiava’s rise…
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