Brad Yamaoka

[U SPORTS @USPORTSca]

@ubctbirds ➡️ @Lions

History is made! Giovanni Manu becomes the first-ever football player from UBC to be selected in the NFL Draft 🙌

Manu devient le tout premier joueur de football de l’Université de l'UBC à être sélectionné lors du repêchage de la NFL 🙌

#ChaseTheGlory | #ViserHaut

[Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report]

Here’s a fun one: The best kept secret in the NFL Draft is Tongan OT Giovanni Manu, who checks in at a freakish 6.073, 352lbs. Manu ran 4.96 at his Pro Day, which featured half the league in attendance. He also verted 33.5 inches.

Manu just concluded his first 30 visit, with the #Cowboys. He played football for the University of British Columbia and has six 30 visits on the docket as of now. @itsyaboigio

[Farhan Lalji @FarhanLaljiTSN]

Theo Benedet met with 3 NFL teams privately following today’s pro day & already has a top 30 visit scheduled.
I chatted with both he & Manu:

Benedet explains what separates him from other prospects: https://t.co/EWdZTKmDT1 

Manu, ‘A dream come true': https://t.co/vPreugIQO9

[Farhan Lalji @FarhanLaljiTSN]

OL Theo Benedet & Giovanni Manu put on a show at the #UBC Pro Day at BC Place, with 16 NFL teams in attendance.
Manu:
6’7” 353 lbs,
40: 5.02😳
Vert: 33.5 vert, Broad: 8’11”, Shuttle: 4.91 short, Bench: 23

Benedet:
6’7” 293 lbs,
40: 5.14 (on a bad ankle)
Vert: 34.4”, Broad: 9’6”, Shuttle: 4.60, Bench: 23

I’m not expecting to see either @itsyaboigio or @theobenedet71 in the CFL for some time

[Farhan Lalji @FarhanLaljiTSN]

I spoke to a number of NFL scouts in attendance and all believe these guys have a great shot to play in the NFL. Possible late round @NFLDraft selections or at the very least priority UDFA’s. Many said they’d be fighting for these guys in the draft meetings. One is on their way to UBC as we speak to meet with Manu in person, who wowed scouts with his 40 time at 350 lbs

[Winnipeg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers]

a Zach Collaros jersey ⁉️

Retweet if you want it 😏

#ForTheW | @KalTire

[Grayson @GraysonPeters1]

https://t.co/oVlRS3X3Ag
9 Games Played
66 Tackles
289 Receiving Yards
2 Touchdowns
Team MVP
B.C. All-Star

[Kai Yamaoka @KaiYamaoka]

Had a great time at the CFC prospect game. Thanks to all the coach’s who made it possible.

[CanadaFootballChat @chatfootball]

CFC Prospect Game Profile: Class of 2023 LB @KaiYamaoka out of South Kamloops Secondary, BC will be looking to follow in his father's footsteps on @TSN_Sports

FINAL ROSTERS 📺 https://t.co/q63w0Qvsaf
TICKETS 🎟️ https://t.co/Me7LVNQnfJ

[Kai Yamaoka @KaiYamaoka]

So grateful to be selected to play in the cfc @chatfootball Prospect Game in Ottawa. Looking forward to compete with and against some of the best in the country! @CoachMcConkey @CoachNill @UACoachMorris @CoachJErdman @saintjordan21 @Coach_Mollard

[Kai Yamaoka @KaiYamaoka]

405lbs for 6

[Grayson @GraysonPeters1]

I’m beyond excited to announce I will be playing in the CFC Prospect Game on May 27th
@calvinmccarty31 @reginarams @Queens_Football @tbirdsfootball @CoachJErdman @VandalFootball

[Kai Yamaoka @KaiYamaoka]

Check out my grade 11 highlights https://t.co/xigxaqJ1G2 @CoachMcConkey @CoachNill @UACoachMorris @CoachJErdman @saintjordan21 @Coach_Mollard

[Kai Yamaoka @KaiYamaoka]

South Kam Titans representation at the U18 BCPFA regional games💪

[BC LIONS @BCLions]

“I take pride in being one of the first Japanese players to play in this great league. The Grey Cup is the main goal, not history."

@takeruyamasaki on his football journey and life with #BCLions as he adjusts to new country 🇯🇵

#ThisIsOurPride

[Brad Yamaoka @BYammy30]

@Lesmaruo44 Congrats Les!! We will be cheering you on tomorrow. @takeruyamasaki we will be watching you on Friday as well. Can’t wait. Good luck to you both. #japaneseincfl

[Al Cameron @AlCameronCC]

I will suggest Brad Yamaoka (@BYammy30) from right here in Kamloops preceded Les Maruo for players of Japanese descent, but Les would certainly be first Japanese-born player.

[Brad Yamaoka @BYammy30]

@ScottRintoul @sixbeamers @GBellinghamgreg @imacSportsnet Moe’s family moved to Kamloops in the mid-80’s. His younger brother Mike won a B.C. HS Football championship in ‘86 with Kam-Hi.

[Juan Croucier @Juan_Croucier]

RATT Problem? Get GEICO insurance! #GEICO #BundlingMadeEasy #RattProblem #RATT @therattpack
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[NFL Films @NFLFilms]

Here’s a splash of Sweetness to get you through the day.

@walterpayton | @ChicagoBears

#TBT