Signing Day Capsule: EDGE Andrew Savaiinaea signs with the Gators
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Name: Andrew Savaiinaea
Class: 2022
Position: EDGE
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 273 pounds
Location/School: Graham (Wash.) Graham-Kapowsin
Signed with: Florida Gators
Additional Scholarship Offers: Oregon, UCLA, California, Oregon State and Washington State among others
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 733 player overall | No. 58 EDGE
On3 NIL Valuation: $20,000
Scouting Andrew Savaiinaea
Savaiinaea is far from a finished product but possesses a lean frame that should have no problem carrying around 290 pounds. He has some positional versatility as well, although he will likely spend the majority of his time along the interior.
When dissecting his skill set, what stands out is his ability to disengage off blocks. He need to develop some go-to moves but does a good job of keeping his head up and then breaking free to record the tackle. Savaiinaea plays with more strength than finesse but is a decent athlete who is aware of his surroundings. He is not a quick-twitch athlete but picks up momentum as he starts to get downhill.
Savaiinaea, a three-star prospect, also has plenty of experience playing tight end; in fact, he is more productive on offense at this stage in his career. For a prospect who is north of 260 pounds, Savaiinaea does a nice job of getting downfield and flashes reliable hands as well. His future is on defense, but the fact that he reeled in 300-plus yards and nine touchdowns goes to show what type of athlete he is.
As I noted above, the best of Savaiinaea has yet to come. He has an intriguing frame that should allow him to pack on weight without impacting much of his athleticism, while there is clear upside from a technical standpoint as well. I’m excited to see the finished product here.
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