Feature on Drew Loftus, who turned down a scholarship to NMSU to walk on to UH

About walking on to UH, receiver Drew Loftus said:
"Hawaii looks like a fun place to play." (HSA)


HSA Note: "As a senior at Kennewick (Wash.) High, Loftus was named to the ' 2010 3-A All-State football team, which was selected by sports writers from across Washington. Loftus was Kennewick's quarterback, punter and punt returner. As an outfielder, he was selected to Baseball Northwest's Top 100 list. Washington offered Loftus a partial scholarship in baseball. New Mexico State offered a full ride in football."


About how UH's offense was a good match for him, Loftus said:
"It's the type of offense I want to fit in to." (HSA)


HSA Note: "In mulling his options, he met with family friends Kyle and Tyson Kafentzis. Kyle Kafentzis is among five brothers who played defensive back for the Warriors. Tyson Kafentzis, Kyle's nephew, and his brother Landon also were Warriors.

Loftus said he is 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds. He is capable of running 40 yards in 4.5 seconds."


About how his hobbies include snowboarding, longboarding and playing the guitar, Loftus said:
"Mostly mellow stuff, a little Jack Johnson." (HSA)

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