University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

2024 (Freshman)

• Redshirted.

• A 2024 graduate of Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama on O‘ahu.
• Ranked No. 11 overall in the state and No. 127 among edge rushers nationally according to 247Sports.
• Also ranked the No. 3 EDGE in the state by On3 and is a top-15 prospect in Hawai‘i according to all the recruiting services.
• A consensus three-star prospect.
• Selected to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl.
• A three-time all-league and two-time all-state defender.
• Recorded 14.5 sacks and 22.0 TFLs over his two-year varsity career at Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama.
• Finished senior season with 12.5 sacks and 16.0 TFLs, highlighted by a three-sack performance against Waipahu.
• Recorded a pair of sacks and six tackles vs. Punahou.
• Finalist for KHON Cover2 Hawai‘i high school football defensive player of the year as a junior in 2022.
• Also competed in track and field for one season.
• An honor roll student.

Personal

• Born in Wai‘anae. O‘ahu.
• Intends to major in travel industry management.
• Has three younger brothers.
• Parents are Richard Galindo of Wai‘anae, Oahu and Dorthy Waiamau of ‘Ewa Beach Oahu.