Zeno Choi brings veteran Hawaiian grit and a walk-on-to-scholarship edge to UH’s defensive line
Zeno Choi’s value is bigger than a box score: Hawai‘i lists him as a defensive lineman, and his UH path stands out because he walked on, earned a scholarship, and was later linked to honorable-mention all-conference recognition as a senior. He profiles as a culture-setter type—tough, persistent, and the kind of local-led, depth-building piece coaches love to keep in the room. If you want a high-effort, program-fit DL who has already climbed the hard way, he’s a smart add; if you want instant star-level production, his appeal is more about steadiness and edge than flashy stats.
