Denaris DeRosa Jr.
Denaris DeRosa Jr. is a three-star recruit from Redwood City, CA, out of St. Francis (No. 2,141 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Hawai'i's 8 games this season.
Where DeRosa comes from
- Redwood City, CA
- St. Francis
- St. Francis is about 2,400 miles from Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
- Three-star, No. 2,141 in the 2022 class; signed with San José State.
Where DeRosa fits
Hawai'i lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 77th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Hawai'i is 2-6. Next: at UTEP, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Francis
Also from Redwood City, CA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Hawai'i -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 77th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Hawai'i has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Hawai'i ChangYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 San José State NiumataloloYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 San José State NiumataloloYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 San José State BrennanYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 San José State BrennanYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. FrancisMountain View, CA · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 2,141 in the 2022 class. Signed with San José State.Also from St. Francis: Max Garrison (San Diego State), John Fifita (USC), Phillip Ocon (Colorado State) and 6 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from San José State, Jan 3, 2026.
2022
- Signed with San José StateThree-star, out of St. Francis
2026
- Entered the portalfrom San José State
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Brent Brennan, Ken Niumatalolo and Timmy Chang.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal