South County’s Two-Sport Enforcer: David Solaita Is One of the DMV’s Most Complete Prospects

Virginia – In a region known for elite defensive talent and some of the most competitive football in the country, South County HS ’27 standout David Solaita is beginning to separate himself from the pack. A 6’4, 240-pound dual-sport force with a 3.62 GPA, Solaita brings a rare blend of intelligence, size, and multi-positional skill that translates across every field he steps on, whether dominating the trenches in football or unleashing his physicality in rugby (4, 7, 8).

While many athletes his age are still discovering who they are as competitors, Solaita already plays with the mindset and maturity of a varsity veteran. His ability to impact a game at defensive line, tight end, and multiple rugby positions speaks to his versatility and his uniquely high athletic ceiling.

A DMV Prototype on the Rise

Among rising defensive linemen in the DMV, few possess Solaita’s combination of length, leverage, and functional power. At 6’4 with room to add even more mass, he projects as a prototype edge/hand-in-the-dirt defender with the movement skills to play multiple fronts. Against his peers, he wins with both technique and an understanding of angles rarely seen in an athlete from the class of 2027.

His rugby background gives him a competitive advantage that his positional rivals don’t have. Tackling form, short-area quickness, balance through contact, and open-field pursuit, all sharpened by rugby, directly elevate his football impact. When you compare him to other DL/TE prospects, Solaita stands out for playing fast, physical, and fundamentally sound.

Film That Forces Adjustments

Watch South County’s tape, and Solaita jumps out instantly:

• Sets a firm edge against bigger, older linemen

• Converts speed to power with violent hands

• Sheds blocks quickly and wins reps with leverage

• Has the straight-line burst of a tight end, creating mismatches

• Shows rugby-driven stamina and toughness snap after snap

Offenses frequently slide protections toward him or use motion to diagnose his alignment, a clear indicator of his rising reputation. Solaita affects plays even without recording stats; he collapses the pocket, spills runs, and forces quarterbacks off their spot, creating opportunities for the entire defense.

A High-IQ Athlete With a High Ceiling

With a 3.62 GPA, Solaita is not just an on-field problem—he’s a student who processes the game well, picks up schemes quickly, and applies coaching immediately. His trajectory mirrors that of multi-sport collegiate prospects who break out in their junior year and rise on recruiting boards.

Coaches value players who combine physical traits with mental discipline—and Solaita checks both boxes.

A Prospect Colleges Should Be Tracking Now

Stack him up against his positional peers in the DMV and across the East Coast, and Solaita’s profile is hard to ignore. His size is elite for a 2027 athlete. His skillset is expanding rapidly. His rugby foundation provides a level of contact confidence that gives him an edge over traditional one-sport athletes. And his character, tough, coachable, competitive, rounds out a prospect with long-term collegiate upside.

For programs seeking a multi-sport, multi-position defensive weapon who brings power, range, and leadership into the locker room, South County’s David Solaita is becoming one of the most intriguing underclassmen in Virginia.

To view his complete brand profile, visit www.underrecruitedathlete.com/david_solaita