Lono Chouteau brings rare size, ball skills, and instant-play upside to Sacramento State’s secondary
In the 2025 season, freshman safety Lono Chouteau flashed as a high-ceiling defensive back for Sacramento State, posting 5 tackles and 1 interception in limited action while also standing out in spring ball with another pick. At 6-foot-4, he’s an unusual fit at safety: long, rangy, and physical enough to contest throws like a wideout, which makes sense given his two-way prep résumé at Inderkum. The big appeal is upside—he already has a knack for finding the ball, and his size gives him matchup value that’s hard to coach.
