University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2016 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games on special teams and at tight end...did not record any statistics.

2015: Redshirted...switched positions from tight end to defensive end in fall camp...returned to natural position of tight end in Spring 2016.

Prior To UH: Served a two-year church mission in Phoenix, Ariz.

Prep: A 2012 graduate of Wilsonville High School in Oregon...played tight end and defensive end at Wilsonville...as a senior, posted 18 catches for 270 yards and four touchdowns, along with 39 tackles, including 9.0 for loss and three sacks...named second team all-state and first team all-league as a tight end...also picked second team all-league as a defensive lineman in 2011...was named second team all-league tight end and honorable mention all-state defensive end as a junior...during his junior campaign, had 21 receptions for a 21-yard average-per-catch and six touchdowns...competed in the Les Schwab Bowl All-Star Game and Tanoa Bowl for Team Oregon...also starred on the school’s basketball team, aiding the Wildcats to 2011 and ‘12 Northwest Oregon Conference league championships…earned third-team all-NWOC honors in basketball as a senior in 2012.

Personal: Born in Auckland, New Zealand…major is undecided…has five younger siblings, four brothers, Koali‘i, Kalei, Kamea and Ka‘eo, and one