Khalil Laufau

Prior to Houston Spent two seasons at Washington State (2023-24) 19 career games played (three starts) All three starts at defensive tackle Career: 28 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks 519 career snaps on defensive line Tackles in 14 career games including final six games played 10 games played including three starts during 2024 392 snaps played including 370 on defensive line 16 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks during ‘24 80.0 PFF run grade ranked 19th among Group of 5 interior lineman Grade ranked second among Pac-12 (WSU/OSU) interior defenders 5.0 tackles, 3.0 TFLs and 2.0 sacks in season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 30) 84.1 PFF defensive grade vs. Wyoming – 12th among FBS interior defenders in Week 14 2.0 sacks matched most for FBS interior defender during Week 14 Tackles in eight of 10 games played Nine games played during 2023 true freshman season 167 snaps played including 148 on defensive line Special teams contributor in six games (punt return and FG/XP block) 12 tackles on season including four solo stops Season best 4.0 tackles against Arizona (Oct. 14) Three stops against Colorado in home finale (Nov. 17) High School Prepped at Herriman Three-star prospect by 247Sports, rivals and ESPN Rated No. 101 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN 6A All-State Second Team as a senior As a senior: 64 tackles, 17 TFL, 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles As a junior: 57 tackles, 23.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks Also contributed one forced fumble and one fumble recovery Personal Nickname: Lil Hobbies: hiking Chose UH because of the amount of love the coaching staff show and continue showing through his brightest and darkest days One word to describe him on the field: dawg If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: In N Out Biggest motivation for working hard: his parents Favorite childhood memory: sleeping on the floor Sports hero: his dad Most memorable athletic accomplishment: 2021 rugby national championship Gameday ritual: pray before stepping on the field