#44 Kahanu Kia 2024-25 Football Roster

FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)

• TOLEDO: Made his collegiate debut
• NAVY: Season-high four tackles against the Midshipmen

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
• No. 37 outside linebacker nationally and No. 5 player from Hawaii by Rivals (5.7 Rivals rank)
• No. 88 player regionally, No. 55 outside linebacker nationally and No. 3 player from Hawaii by ESPN.com (78 Scout Grade)
• No. 60 outside linebacker nationally and No. 5 player from Hawaii by 247Sports.com
• Set to participate in the 2021 Polynesian Bowl on January 23 in Hawaii  
• Played for coach Kale Ane at Punahou
• High school teammate of current Irish linebacker Marist Liufau 
• Son of Emmalei and Nate Kia
• Father, Nate, played defensive end at Utah, and Mother, Emmalei, was a cheerleader for the Utes
• Has four siblings; Namele, Ko’o, Lalea and Hilinai