Keli‘i Montibon took a much-desired shortcut to land at Oregon State, which will hand him a football scholarship during the first day of fall camp.
The 2016 Kamehameha graduate played at Riverside College and in something of a rarity secured a Division I deal after just one juco season.
Out of the 18 Tigers, including mid-year transfers, who signed a national letter of intent, only three freshmen found next-level homes, including Montibon.
The 6-foot-4, 285-pound right tackle is the only Riverside freshman to earn a Division I scholarship.
“It’s all been a blessing,” Montibon said.