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DJ Uiagalelei, born on April 17, 2001, hails from the Inland Empire in California, USA.
He is a remarkable American football quarterback who has made waves both in high school and college football.
DJ attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California.
As a junior in 2018, he was named the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 3,366 yards and 48 touchdowns.
In his senior year, he continued to impress, passing for 4,225 yards and 48 touchdowns.
DJ committed to Clemson University to play college football in 2019.
He signed with Clemson on December 18, 2019, and enrolled there in January 2020.
DJ made his debut for Clemson on October 31, 2020, stepping in for the injured Trevor Lawrence.
He continued to shine, starting another game against Notre Dame the following week, where he threw for an impressive 439 yards and 2 touchdowns despite a close loss in overtime
In 2022, DJ transferred to Oregon State Beavers.
As the starting quarterback, he has been instrumental in their 2-0 start in the 2023 season.
His talent and exciting play have made him one of the nation’s standout players in college football
Who is DJ Uiagalelei`s brother?
He has a brother known as Matayo Uiagalelei
Matayo Uiagalelei
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Matayo Uiagalelei, the younger brother of DJ Uiagalelei, has been making waves in the world of sports.
Born in 2005, Matayo is an American football player who excels as a defensive end and tight end for the Oregon Ducks football team.
His impressive physical attributes include a towering height of 6 feet 5 inches and a weight of 265 pounds. Notably, he was ranked No. 19 in the 2023 class by Sports Illustrated
The Uiagalelei family seems to have athleticism running through their veins.
DJ Uiagalelei, the older brother, is a quarterback for Florida State, and his arm strength was evident when he topped out at 95 mph during his time at St. John Bosco. Matayo, too, is no stranger to competition.
He is considered one of the top 10 edge rushers in his class, and his dream school was none other than Oregon
In an interview with Sports Stars of Tomorrow, Matayo shared how their internal competition has fueled their growth as athletes.
Their father, Dave Uiagalelei, affectionately known as “Big Dave,” expressed confidence in both brothers, predicting multiple Division I offers for them since their eighth-grade days.
Matayo’s journey continues to unfold, and he aims to learn from his peers on the Oregon Ducks roster while making a mark in college football
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