FRESHMAN (2025)
- Played in four games… logged a solo tackle against Syracuse
- 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