PFW 2007 DT Brian Soi, Utah State, #54
(6-2, 320, 5.1 E) Recorded 26 sacks over his final two high school seasons and was highly recruited. Signed with Brigham Young in 2003 but spent the year at Hargrave Military Academy to address his academics. Transferred to Utah State and redshirted in 04 with continued academic concerns. Started 9-of-11 games in 05, compiling 31 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Did not return in 06 due to academics and was to be ineligible for the 07 season. Blessed with natural size, strength and athletic ability and looks the part. Has been very durable. Can dig a hole in the ground to stop the run and hold two gaps. Is tightly wound and relies too much on his upper-body strength. Needs to play in a simple scheme and be turned loose to be effective. If he ever figures it out, he could make a roster.
MSA Brian Soi
DT >> 64 >> 310 >> #54 Utah State University
Key Points of Interest
A big, aggressive defensive lineman with incredible talent and a huge upside.
Shown the ability to stuff the run and pressure the quarterback by getting off the ball quickly
and penetrating.
Takes up two blockers and his presence in the middle opens up the outside for the ends.
Versatile lineman that can put on extra weight to play the middle in a 3-4 defense.
An athletic and fluid prospect that shows the ability to change directions well.
Originally signed with BYU in 2003
No serious injuries to report and has never had surgery.
Has never been arrested and is a solid citizen off the field.
2006 Season
Academically IneligibleAttended classes at Utah Valley State College in Provo, Utah.
Named 2nd Team Pre-Season All-WAC by Football.com.
2005 Season Utah State University
Amassed 31 tackles, including 4.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss, and a blocked field goal.
Named 3rd Team Freshman All-American and All-WAC Honorable Mention.
Key Games: San Jose St. (10/8/05), Alabama (10/29/05), and Utah (9/10/05)
2004 Season Utah State University
Redshirt
2003 Season Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, VA)
Had a very successful season in which he displayed his sheer dominance
Proved that he can locate to a new area, with no immediate family nearby, and still be a very
effective football player.
While at Hargrave, he was recruited by Florida St., Virginia Tech and Miami.
See the following story to learn more about his stay at Hargrave:
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=208&p=2&c=194767 Key Quote
Brian Soi is an incredible football player. Tom McMahon, former Utah State Defensive Line Coach,
currently coaching with the Atlanta Falcons.
Prep (2000-01)
Highly decorated prep player at Timpview H.S. in Orem, Utaha national top 100 defensive line
prospectSuperPrep Magazine ranked him as the number two defensive tackle prospect in the
nation and an Elite 50 selectionRivals.Com ranked him as the 14th best defensive tackle in the
countryEarned All-American honors by Student Sports, Inc. and Prep StarTwo-time all-state
selection and a three-time all-region pickrecorded 15 sacks as junior and 11 sacks as a
seniorReceived numerous scholarship offers including USC, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Oregon.
Personal
Born May 3, 1985 in Honolulu, HawaiiSon of Motusaga and Ponaivao Soihas two brothers and
one sister.