HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i head coach Timmy Chang announced several more additions to the 2023 football signing class bringing the total to 30 which includes 26 from December's early signing period. Among the four new signees on Wednesday include three prep standouts and one junior college transfer. Three play on the defensive side of the ball and one is listed as an athlete.
 
Among the Class of 2023…

• 20 signees are on the defensive side of the ball
• 12 states are represented including eight from the hometown state of Hawai'i
• Three international signees – one each from American Samoa, England, and Australia
• 12 signees play in the trenches – eight on the defensive line and four on the offensive line
• Five offensive skill positions, nine defensive backs, and three linebackers

Georgia native Deliyon Freeman picked up football in his junior year of high school at East Coweta High, where he was a two-way player at receiver and cornerback. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder was timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash and projects to play cornerback at UH becoming the third at the position in the Class of 2023.
 
Safety DaMarco Moorer of Riverside City College finished his junior college career as a first-team California Community College Athletic Association All-American. In two seasons at Riverside, the Moreno Valley, Calif., native totaled 12 interceptions and 94 tackles which included a three-pick game against Long Beach City College this past season. 
 
Three-star prospect Domata Peko Jr., also played two sides of the ball at Calabasas High in California. During his senior season, he recorded nine sacks and 15 tackles for loss and was a first-team all-league selection. He is the son of Domata Peko, a 15-year NFL defensive lineman.
 
The eighth signee in the class from the state of Hawai'i is Mililani High's Ezekiel Rodrigues, who was a second-team all-state performer in his only season with the Trojans. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound safety had 12 tackles and an interception in the state semifinal game against Punahou.
 
2023 Football Regular Period Signing Class

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Cl.	Hometown / Last School
Deliyon Freeman	DB	5-11	170	Fr.	Newnan, Ga. / East Coweta HS
DaMarco Moorer	DB	6-0	185	Jr.	Moreno Valley, Calif. / Riverside City College
Domata Peko Jr.	ATH	6-4	220	Fr.	Calabasas, Calif. / Calabasas HS
Ezekiel Rodrigues	DB	6-1	190	Fr.	Kane'ohe, O'ahu / Mililani HS

Deliyon Freeman, DB, 5-11, 170, Fr., Newnan, Ga. (East Coweta HS)
A two-way player for East Coweta, lining up at receiver and cornerback … As a senior racked up 478 all-purpose yards, 14 receptions and four touchdowns … Recorded 33 tackles, four forced fumbles and two interceptions on defense … A two-time all-county first-team selection at defensive back … Also earned all-region honors twice, including a first-team pick as a junior … Listed as one of Georgia's Hidden Gems by Prep Redzone … Also competed in basketball and track … Was timed at 4.5 seconds on the 40-yard dash.
 
DaMarco Moorer, DB, 6-0, 185, Jr., Moreno Valley, Calif. (Arcadia HS/Riverside City College)
Played two seasons at Riverside City College … Finished two-year JUCO career with 12 interceptions, 94 tackles and 7.5 TFLs … A first-team CCCAA All-American as a sophomore in 2022 … Named first-team All-Central League and first-team All-Region III. … Led the CCCAA with nine interceptions … Recorded 50 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss while breaking up five passes, helping Riverside to the CCCAA state title game … Picked off three passes in a game against Long Beach City College … Came away with three interceptions while making 44 tackles, three for loss, in 11 games as a freshman in 2021 … Returned first collegiate interception 40 yards for a TD in a win over Saddleback … A two-way standout and 2019 graduate of Arcadia High School … A first-team All-CIF Southern Section Division 8 selection as a senior in 2018 … Ran for 864 yards and 15 TDs while picking off two passes and recording 56 tackles.
 
Domata Peko Jr., ATH, 6-4, 220, Fr., Calabasas, Calif. (Calabasas HS)
A 3-star prospect and the No. 109-ranked athlete overall nationally according to 247Sports … Invited to play in the 2023 Polynesian Bowl … A two-way standout at Calabasas High School in California … Named first-team All-Marmonte League as a linebacker following senior season in 2022 … Earned first-team All-Ventura County recognition … Recorded nine sacks and 15.0 TFLs while breaking up nine passes, forcing a fumble and bloocking a kick … Also caught 24 passes for 388 yards and four TDs … A first-team All-Marmonte League selection in 2021 as a utility player … The son of 15-year NFL defensive lineman Domata Peko Sr.
 
Ezekiel Rodrigues, DB, 6-1, 190, Fr., Kane'ohe, O'ahu (Mililani HS)
Played in the 2023 Polynesian Bowl … Named second-team All-Hawai'i by ScoringLive as a senior in 2022 … Earned second-team all-state recognition by the Honolulu Star Advertiser … Recorded 51 tackles while intercepting two passes, with one returned for a TD, and adding four PBUs … Came away with an interception while making 12 tackles in a state semifinal game against Punahou … Played freshman through junior seasons for Pac-5, playing both quarterback and defensive back … A first-team All-Hawai'i selection at defensive back by ScoringLive as a junior in 2021 … Picked off a pair of passes while making 25 tackles and breaking up four passes … Ran for 339 yards and five touchdowns while throwing for three more.