2001 – Hawaii changes its nickname from "Rainbow Warriors" to simply "Warriors." Wide receiver Ashley Lelie becomes the highest draft pick in program history as the Denver Broncos select him with the 19th pick in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft.
In 2001, Hawaii changed its nickname from "Rainbow Warriors" to simply "Warriors." Wide receiver Ashley Lelie was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the highest selection in program history during the 2002 NFL Draft, with the 19th pick in the first round.