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Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea story
Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea built his college career from 2015 through 2016 as a linebacker from Honolulu, HI wearing No. 55, spending time with Hawai'i. The clearest part of Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea's career was his defensive production: 43 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks across 14 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2016 with Hawai'i. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
Defensive careers can be hard to read from one number, but Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea's production has multiple signals. With 14 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Hawai'i.
The arc is straightforward: Makani Kema-Kaleiwahea moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.