The University of Hawaii was seeking a talented football receiver and baseball outfielder.

It found both in Devan Stubblefield of Saint Louis School.

On Tuesday, Stubblefield made an oral commitment to play both sports for the Rainbow Warriors.

"I’ve been thinking about this for a while," said Stubblefield, who received a dual offer this past summer. "I figured it was time to make a decision. Why not play for the home team?"

Stubblefield’s scholarship will be under football, which is the larger-revenue sport, but he has been promised equal time with baseball.

"I’m definitely going to be allowed to play both sports," Stubblefield said.

Saint Louis football coach Matt Wright said Stubblefield is "the best receiver in the state right now."

Stubblefield, who is 6 feet 1 and 185 pounds, had 45 receptions this past season, averaging 18.2 yards per catch and 117.3 receiving yards per game. He scored 12 touchdowns.

Wright said Stubblefield is comparable to former Crusader Jeremy Tabuyo, now with Texas A&M.

"Maybe he’s not as fast vertically, but he’s a great route-runner," Wright said. "He’s strong and has great hands. You can put him at slotback or wideout. He has a great work ethic and he’s an overall great leader. UH is getting a gem on this one."

Saint Louis baseball coach George Gusman said Stubblefield’s "ceiling is high because he plays (baseball) basically a little in the summer and in the spring. From just that little bit, he’s pretty darn good."

Gusman said Stubblefield, an outfielder, corrected problems with his fielding.

That’s not a weakness anymore," Gusman said. "And he can hit. He goes to all fields. He obviously can run. He’s got power. He’s very interesting."

Gusman said there is a possibility Stubblefield will be selected in Major League Baseball’s 2014 draft.

For now, Stubblefield said he welcomes the opportunity to play both sports that he loves equally.

"I love playing both sports," he said.

Stubblefield was born in North Carolina, then moved to Hawaii when his mother, who was in the military, was stationed here. He said his parents are his "inspiration."

"I love hanging out with family," Stubblefield said. "And I love being around my ‘brothers’ at Saint Louis. That’s one of the things they teach over there — the brotherhood. I’ve got to keep that going."

Wright does not hesitate to praise Stubblefield.

"There’s no off-the-field or character issues," Wright said. "As far as locker-room presence, he’s a dynamic leader. There’s not one facet I could say there’s a blemish on, except maybe sometimes he’s too nice."