Kapena Gushiken brings rangy, playmaking safety upside to Ole Miss
Gushiken has shown steady production and real ball skills, posting 55 tackles, 5 passes broken up, 1 interception, and 1 forced-fumble recovery in 2025 at Ole Miss after a strong 2024 at Washington State with 52 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 6 PBUs. His calling card is versatility: he covers ground well, diagnoses quickly, and contributes both in coverage and run support, while his strong testing profile and physical style suggest an NFL-caliber ceiling. For a team, he looks like a high-motor, turnover-capable safety who can fit multiple coverage roles and raise the floor of the secondary.[5][7][12]
