David Lefotu, the Hawaii football team’s backup right guard, was told he did not suffer any ligament tears in his left knee.

Lefotu experienced soreness in his left knee last week. He underwent an MRI on Friday, and was on crutches Saturday.

He is expected to resume practicing this week.

In Lefotu’s place, Clint Daniel has been serving as the primary backup to right guard Chauncy Winchester-Makainai.

Center Matagisila Lefiti, who suffered a torn PCL in his left knee last week, practiced Monday.

“I’m not all the way back,” Lefiti said.

London Sapolu took Lefiti’s place as the No. 1 center during team drills.

Brown participates in first practice of camp

Weakside linebacker Aaron Brown practiced Monday for the first time this training camp. He has been suffering from a tight left hamstring.

Brown participated in everything but the contact drills Monday.

“I didn’t want to come out here too fast, get hurt, then go back to square one,” Brown said.

Brown, a fifth-year senior, is regarded as one of the defensive leaders.

“It was definitely hard not to be out there,” Brown said. “I’m always trying to better myself and do better for the team. It’s hard to do that from the sideline.”

Sellers has big day

The secondary is beginning to feel like a Sellers market.

Mike Sellers, a 2010 Campbell High graduate, practiced as the No. 1 quarter (nickelback) Monday. He nearly intercepted three passes during 7-on-7 and team drills.

“I was in position to make plays,” Sellers said. “I have to work on that.”

John Hardy-Tuliau, last year’s No. 1 quarter, was the right cornerback for the first eight days of training camp before moving to free safety. Hardy-Tuliau still is listed as the No. 1 quarter when the Warriors employ five defensive backs. The hope is that Sellers will develop into a starting quarter, allowing Hardy-Tuliau to remain at free safety in every situation.

Monday “was a breakout day for Mike,” said associate head coach Rich Miano, who coordinates the secondary. “He got his hand on so many passes. He’s a smart player.”

Monday’s practice focused mostly on run defense. That forced Sellers to focus on pitches to the perimeter.

“He can do it,” Hardy-Tuliau said of Sellers. “He’s a physical guy, really strong.”

Miano said: ”He took a huge step forward. Is he there yet? No. He’s definitely a work in progress. He could be the guy if he keeps improving. He’s only a freshman. But he’s earning our trust. We know we can win with him.