The University of Hawaii football team has secured a 2019 commitment from a player who is the leader of the Mililani High defense — and maybe more.

Mililani coach Rod York said Darius Muasau, who will be a senior this fall, also will be used as a running back, tight end and slotback for the Trojans this season.

“Look at that body frame,” York said of Muasau, who is 6 feet 1, 230 pounds and capable of running 40 yards in sub-4.8 seconds. “His specialty is middle linebacker. But we will feature him more on offense this year because he’s versatile. The kid can move. He can run. He has great hands.”

Muasau is projected to compete at inside linebacker when he joins the Rainbow Warriors next summer. Muasau told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser he has accepted a 2019 football scholarship offer.

“I always wanted to stay home,” Muasau said. “My family always wanted me to stay home and play for our home team. It’s a good chance to stay home and represent Hawaii.”

His father, Matt, was a standout linebacker for Waipahu High. His mother, Felecia, played softball for Hawaii Pacific University.

York said Muasau will be the leader of the Trojans’ 4-3 defensive scheme. Although the coaches signal the coverages, Muasau is empowered to adjust the positioning of the defenders.

York praised Muasau’s skill sets. “He’s aggressive,” York said. “He comes downhill real quick. He has great instincts. And he gets after it. … His future is bright with the University of Hawaii.”

Muasau said he studies videos of Hall of Fame middle linebacker Ray Lewis. “He inspires me — everything he says and does,” Muasau said. “He always lets his actions speak louder than his words on the field.”

Muasau said he tries to follow Lewis’ workout program.

Muasau has a 3.6 cumulative grade-point average. “I put in a lot of work in the classroom — as much as I do in the weight room and on the field,” said Muasau, who plans to study business at UH.

York said Muasau’s parents “stress education. They stress all the right things. He’s easy to coach. His parents hold him accountable. He has no choice but to succeed.”