Kapena Gushiken

Class:
Senior
Position:
S
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 190
Experience:
TR
Hometown:
Pukalani, Hawaii
High School:
Kamehameha
Prev. College:
Washington State
Major:
Multi-Disciplinary Studies

2025 (SENIOR): Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Preseason Watch List … Transfer who arrived on campus in January and participated in spring drills … Was awarded an extra year following the NCAA’s ruling on JUCO eligibility.

WASHINGTON STATE: Played in 25 games, started 16 in his two seasons as a Cougar … Ended WSU career with 88 total tackles (52 solo), 5.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups and one fumble recovery … In 2024, played all 13 games and started 11 while ranking third on the team with 52 tackles … Added 3.5 TFL, two interceptions, six PBUs and a fumble recovery … Part of 2024 Senior Bowl Watch List … Played in 12 games and made five starts in 2023, recording 36 total tackles (16 solo) with 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks, one interceptions and five pass breakups … Returned his one interception 88 yards for a touchdown against UCLA … Named to the CSC Academic All-District team in 2023.

SADDLEBACK CC: Played at Saddleback College in southern California … Named to the All-National Division Southern League First Team … Appeared in nine games, made 22 tackles with one for loss, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass breakups … Rated a three-star junior college prospect and seventh-best junior college cornerback in the country by ESPN.com.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kamehameha High School in Hawaii … Two-time all-league selection and earned All-State honors in football … Also lettered in track, volleyball and basketball.

PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Kapena Gushiken … Born Aug. 15, 2002 … Son of Steven and Robin Gushiken … Multi-disciplinary studies major.