University of Hawai'i defensive back Kai Kaneshiro was named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Midseason Freshman All-American Team Watch List. Kaneshiro was one of 70 players, including six from the Mountain West, named to the list.
 
The redshirt freshman from Honolulu, O'ahu is tied for seventh in the MW with two interceptions. He returned one of his picks 55 yards for a touchdown against Central Arkansas. His other interception occurred in the season-opener versus Arizona.
 
The watch list comprises the top freshman performers in the FBS through the first half of the college football season.