Returns to his home state after beginning his collegiate career at the University of Hawai’i (2022-24) ... Appeared in 19 games across his three seasons, redshirting in 2022 ... Totaled 18 tackles, four tackles for loss, 3 ½ sacks and a pass breakup ... Prepped at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. ... Helped his Braves team to a CIF-Southern Section semifinal appearance in 2021 ... Earned an all-league second team selection ... Amassed 31 tackles and a sack as a senior ... Rated a three-star prospect by 247 Sports coming out of high school.

Malachi Finau Season 2025