Despite a small population the state of Hawaii produces a surprising amount of Division I football players. Each year the Outland Trophy Watch List, an award given annually to the nation's best interior lineman, is sprinkled with Hawaiians.

According to USA Today, per capita, Hawaii ranks in the top 10 with the most players in the NFL. Around 15% of the Beavers roster is made up of players from Hawaii.

With strong ties to family and culture it is important for many recruits from Hawaii to stay on the West Coast. The chance to play in the Pac-10, but be in small town and within a relative short distance of the islands is a great draw for OSU.

The largest obstacles the Beavers face in Hawaii is increasing competition from other teams recruiting in Hawaii and of course from the hometown team, the University of Hawaii.

• DT Shawn Ball (Punahou) - honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection
• DT Inoke Breckterfield (Damien Memorial) - 1998 Morris Trophy Winner, first team All-Pac-10 pick, All-American
• G Jeremy Perry (Kahuku) - 2005 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year
• DT Esera Tuaolo (Kailua) - two time first team All-Pac-10 selection, 1990 Morris Trophy Winner