Should be a fixture on the defensive line again in 2013... a good and consistent addition to the team.

JUNIOR SEASON • 2012
    Became a starter in his first season... played in 10 games, starting eight... missed one game with injury... had 10 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack on the season... a key part of a good run defense.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
    Played the 2009 season at Northern Arizona, recording four tackles and one tackle for loss... was a redshirt in 2010 when he was named Scout Team Player of the Year... did not play in 2011.
    A 2009 graduate of Central Catholic High School... a four-year letterwinner... earned second team All-State honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman... four-time All-Mt. Hood Conference selection, including three times on first team... started 44 career games... played in the Oregon Les Schwab All-Star game.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
    Son of Linda and Jerome Ka’ahanui... born May 21, 1991... has one brother, Austin... majoring in Business Administration: General Management... has four cousins who played football at the Division I FBS level... full name is Zachary Akaokurukurumailagi Ka’ahanui.