The Hawaii football team checked off two more wishes on its holiday list after receiving oral commitments from two athletic prospects.

Derek Thomas of Cerritos College in California and Jonah La‘ulu of Centennial High in Las Vegas told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser they will put their pledges in writing on Dec. 20, the first day of the NCAA’s new early-signing period.

Thomas, a 6-foot-2, 222-pound defensive end, will enroll at UH in January, and have four years to play three NCAA seasons. UH’s starting defensive ends, Meffy Koloamatangi and David Manoa, completed their college eligibility at the end of the 2017 season.

La‘ulu, who is 6-4 and 245 pounds, will join the Rainbow Warriors in June as what is termed an “athlete.” He played on offense and all of the defensive-line spots at Centennial. It has not been determined where he will compete with the Warriors.

Following his recruiting trip to Hawaii two weekends ago, Thomas said, “I felt that this school would be the best fit for me.”

Thomas grew up playing several sports, beginning with hockey. “I tried to play every sport,” Thomas said. “Eventually, I figured football was the sport for me.”

As a Huntington (Calif.) High senior in 2016, Thomas amassed 56 tackles, including 15 sacks, as a defensive end, and rushed for 533 yards and eight touchdowns as a running back. He was named to the All-CIF second team and All-Sunset League first team.

Thomas met the NCAA eligibility requirements following his Huntington graduation, but without a significant offer, he opted to enroll at Cerritos for the 2017 fall semester.

Thomas said he has studied several NFL players, which is why he was impressed with his tour of Aloha Stadium, where the Pro Bowl was played for many years.

“I looked up to (Arizona receiver) Larry Fitzgerald,” Thomas said. “Someone I really appreciate as a football player is (Oakland defensive end) Khalil Mack. The way he plays — his aggression, his violence — it’s fun to watch him because he’s relentless.”

La‘ulu, who also visited Hawaii two weekends ago, said he “really connected with the coaches. I love (Hawaii). I had a great time.”

UH graduate assistant Mikahael Waters learned of La‘ulu through a former teammate now coaching at Centennial. La‘ulu said that connection led to his recruitment.

La‘ulu said he plans to study computer science or business at UH.

The Warriors are expected to sign about a dozen players next week.