2024-25 Football Roster

#43 Kahanu Kia 2021-22 Football Roster

LB


Height 6-2
Weight 226
Class Sophomore/Freshman
Hometown Kaneohe, HI
High School Punahou
Kahanu Kia - Football - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

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