Keanu Kuma

Junior linebacker Keanu Kuma begins his first season at Azusa Pacific after previous stops at South Carolina State and Fresno City College ... Brings proven leadership, collegiate experience, and a physical style of play that allow him to press for starting duites at linebacker ... Expected to make an impact on the Cougar defense. Spent the 2025 season with the Bulldogs after transferring from Fresno City College, continuing his development at the NCAA Division I level. Played for Head Coach Tony Caviglia during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Served as a team captain as a sophomore … Appeared in 22 games in his junior college career, recording 94 total tackles, including 59 sole and 5 tackles for loss … Tallied 3 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, and 1 fumble recovery … Also made an impact on special teams with a 19-yard punt return … Earned recognition as a California Community College Football Coaches Association (CCCFCA) All-State first team selection … Was also All-Valley Conference first team defensive captain, and JUCO Preseason All-American while helping lead one of California's top defensive units. Was a 4-year varsity letterman at Washington Union High School in Fresno, Calif., under Head Coach Paul Holland … Served as a 2-year team captain while also competing in track & field, baseball, basketball and soccer … Earned all-conference and all-state honors during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. Helped guide the Panthers to a CIF Central Section Championship with an 11-2 record as a sophomore and was named the 2021 CIF Central Section Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Born Sept. 2, 2004, in Clovis, California, to David and Kelli Kuma …Has 2 brothers (Julian, Jaxson) and a sister (Sydney), who was an All-American softball player at the University of Georgia … Majoring in sociology & enjoys hiking, traveling, fishing, strength training, also spending time outdoors.