Naijiel Hale may not be as high-profile as the sons of other rappers, but he's making a name for himself in the secondary.
Naijiel Hale has been a big part of St. John Bosco's success this season.
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, the son of hip-hop mogul Puff Daddy, received a scholarship to UCLA.
Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg's son, is
already a college prospect as a sophomore.
Naijiel Hale, St. John Bosco
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Despite playing on one of the top teams in Southern California, it seems as if
Naijiel Hale is the unheralded son of a famous rapper.
Hale, whose father, the late Nate Dogg, was a fixture on the West coast rap scene in the1990s and 2000s, is a standout defensive back for
St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.).
Since transferring from Lakewood, Hale has been nothing short of outstanding. He's been responsible for 42 tackles, a sack and an interception. On film, he shows great instincts and athleticism, and is a sound tackler.
At 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, he has good size for the cornerback position.
Hale shares his father's interest in music. In his spare time, he
records his own songs.
St. John Bosco begin open up the Pac-5 playoffs against Tesoro. As Hale's film begins to circulate this offseason, expect him to emerge as a coveted defensive back in the Class of 2014.
