Elite Big-12 LB Transfers to Colorado After Breakout Texas Season
Liona Lefau, a 6-1, 227-pound junior linebacker from Laie, HI, is now committed to the Colorado Buffaloes for the 2026 season after leaving Texas as a starting LB with one year of eligibility remaining[2][3]. His differentiator is a rare blend of physical intensity and cultural leadership; he led Texas with four tackles for loss in just four games early in 2025, including a safety-hit that sealed a 51-3 win, and finished 2024 with 63 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble[7][9]. Known for bringing the team closer through his Hawaiian culture and playing with explosive, high-intensity hits, Lefau is a perfect fit for teams needing a physical, starting-caliber LB who elevates defensive morale and delivers game-changing plays[7][9].
