#45 Koʻo Kia Football Roster

FRESHMAN (2025)

• NAVY (11/9): Made collegiate debut in the win
• at PITTSBURGH (11/15): Saw playing time for the Irish in the win
• SYRACUSE (11/22): Competed in the win… recorded first-career solo tackle
• AT STANFORD (11/29): Saw action on special teams in the win

PREP & PERSONAL

• A three-star LB by On3, 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals
• The second ranked recruit in the state of Hawaii and 33rd overall LB by On3
• The seventh ranked recruit in the state and 72nd overall LB by 247Sports
• Seventh ranked recruit in Hawaii and 51st overall LB by ESPN
• The fifth ranked recruit in the state and 38th ranked LB overall by Rivals
• 2025 Polynesian Bowl
• 2025 US Army Bowl
• Butkus Award Nominee
• Had 98 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles as a senior
• Credited with 29 tackles – including four tackles for loss – and a forced fumble in nine games in 2022
• Son of Nate and Emmalei Kia
• Four siblings, Kahanu, Nāmele, Lālea & Hilina’i
• Dad was a defensive end at Utah
• Mom was a cheerleader at Utah
• Brother Kahanu is also a member of the Notre Dame football team