
Proven Hawaiʻi edge presence with a veteran motor
Kema-Kaleiwahea has long been a sturdy, high-effort defensive lineman for Hawaiʻi, with listed size around 6-3, 240 and a college résumé that included 65 career tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in the 2016 season[10][12]. What makes him interesting is less flash and more feel: he’s been used as a rush end/outside linebacker type, and reports around him have emphasized toughness, versatility, and a relentless work ethic, including recognition tied to community impact and courage[6][8][9].