BYU Cougars#97 · DE Kinilau Fonohema
57 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Springville, UT
Kinilau Fonohema is a DE (#97) for BYU, from Springville, UT. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 7
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 5
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 7
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 15
Frame 17
Experience 10
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kinilau Fonohema career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | BYU | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Arizona | W 28-17 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Utah Tech | W 63-7 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowBYU DE: #97
- ClassSophomore
- HometownSpringville, UT
Kinilau Fonohema: BYU DE profile and stats
Kinilau Fonohema is a DE (#97) for BYU, from Springville, UT. This profile tracks Kinilau Fonohema's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the BYU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where BYU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kinilau Fonohema play for?
Kinilau Fonohema plays for BYU, wearing #97 at DE.
What position does Kinilau Fonohema play?
Kinilau Fonohema is a DE for BYU.
How tall is Kinilau Fonohema?
Kinilau Fonohema is 6-5 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Kinilau Fonohema in?
Kinilau Fonohema is listed as a sophomore on the BYU roster.
Where is Kinilau Fonohema from?
Kinilau Fonohema is from Springville, UT.
How many tackles does Kinilau Fonohema have?
Kinilau Fonohema has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.