USC has received and approved the signed letter of intent for Soma Vainuku. Here's his bio:Soma Vainuku
Fullback
Eureka, Calif. (Eureka HS) • 6-2, 255
The facts on Soma Vainuku...
- Starred at linebacker and fullback as a senior in 2009, earning honors such as Super Prep All-Farwest, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Medium Schools first team and All-Humboldt-Del Norte Big Four League first team
- Had 2,202 yards on 252 carries (8.7 avg.) with 38 TDs on offense and 14 tackles, 1 interception and 1 forced fumbled on defense in 2009
- Eureka won the 2009 CIF North Coast Division II title
- As a junior in 2008, he had 800 rushing yards with 14 TDs on offense and 34 tackles, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble on defense
- As a sophomore in 2007, he had 1,500 rushing yards with 27 TDs
- His father was a rugby star in Tonga
- His cousin is former USC All-American (2005-08) and current Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga
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