Recruiting Roundup: Kipeli Koniseti, ATH

by ASUBoyd on Feb 10, 2009 5:24 PM MST in ASU Recruiting

Kipeli Koniseti
ATH, 6'3, 235 LBS
FR, Sacramento, California (Grant HS)

Lookin' good. QB in HS - LB in college?

Overview/Scouting Report
Versatile, tough athlete that guided one of the top teams in California. Starred at quarterback for Grant and has the size and athleticism to be an excellent linebacker. A tough, courageous player with a tremendous will to win. Somewhat of an enigma due to his rough, rough profile as a QB - many colleges shied away from him despite his physical prowess.

Accolades
Rated as the No. 93 quarterback in the nation by Scout.com. That is about it. Not scouted by other outlets.

High School Career
Led Grant to a state championship in 2008. Coached by Mike Alberghini at Grant High School.
Senior Year
80-144 throwing (55.6%) for 1,366 yards and 17 TDs. Rushed 83 times for 777 yards (9.4 avg.) and 9 TDs. Also collected 12 tackles on defense. Passed for a season high 162 yards against Oak Ridge on Sept. 26, 2008. threw a season-high 3 TD passes on two occasions. Registered 4 games with over 100 rushing yards. Totaled a season-high 131 rushing yards on 13 carries against burbank on Nov. 14, 2008.
Junior Year
Threw for 972 yards and 11 TDs as a junior and ran it 47 times for 208 yards (4.4 avg.) Threw for a season-high 219 yards against Bakersfield on Aug. 31, 2007.

The Decision
Chose ASU over San Jose State, committed to ASU on February 4, 2009, National Letter of Intent Signing Day

The Verdict?
An interesting player that not much is known about. Clearly not a college level prospect as a QB or RB, he will probably find his home as a freaky athletic LB or a SS. Probably will end up redshirting, but will be interesting to keep an eye on.