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Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Hau
Hau’oli Kekaha, EDGE, Saints (2nd round, 44th overall) Coming out of Washington, it was abundantly clear that Hau’oli Kikaha knew how to make plays in the defensive backfield. In 2014 with the Huskies, he racked up 72 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and 19 sacks. He also added three forced fumbles.
#Saints SLB Hau'oli Kikaha gave #Falcons LT Jake Matthews fits. Uncalled holding before halftime. https://t.co/DE5OFRXtYJ
— Cat Swilling (@john_siglerr) October 24, 2015
He hasn’t been quite that productive with the Saints, but he’s been disruptive with 38 total tackles, four sacks, and three forced fumbles. He’s proving that his production at Washington was no fluke, and that his being underrated in the draft process due to concerns about athleticism was completely unfounded.
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