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Ht/Wt
6'
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261 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Kaneohe,
Hawaii
Last School
Kamehameha High School
Roster Years
2007-2008 | 2011-2013
Career Summary
Kaneakua Friel came to BYU as an All-State selection from Hawai'i. As a four-time letterman, he played in 45 games with 22 starts. He tallied 491 career yards on 48 receptions. Friel caught a career-long 25-yard reception while logging a total of 101 total yards and two touchdowns against Washington State in 2012. He registered 14 games during his career with two or more receptions and helped BYU to a No. 13 national ranking in total offense in 2013. Friel garnered several accolades as a Cougar, including all-independent honors and nominations to national watch lists. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Received minicamp invitation from the Dallas Cowboys in 2014
Personal
- Served in the South Africa Durban Mission for the LDS Church
- Eagle Scout
- Exercise science major
Before BYU
- Under the direction of head coach Kanani Souza, helped lead the Warriors to an 8-3 record as a senior
- A Honolulu Star-Bulletin All-State selection
- Recruited by Boise State, Oregon and Nevada
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2008
- Earned letterman honors as a redshirt freshman
- Saw action in eight games, including one start against New Mexico
- Recorded one solo tackle against UNLV
Sophmore Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors
- Played in 12 games
- Finished with seven catches for 55 yards and a touchdown on the year
- First career catch was an eight-yard touchdown at Oregon State
- Had two receptions for 20 yards vs. New Mexico State and three receptions for 17 yards at Hawai'i
Junior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors
- Started all 13 games
- Finished second on the team with five touchdown receptions
- Fourth on the team with 30 receptions and 308 yards
- Started season opener with six receptions, 101 yards and two touchdowns
- Recorded a reception in nine games
- FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week, week of Sept. 3
- College Football Performane Awards National Tigth End of the Week, week of Sept. 3
Senior Year
2013
- Named to the 2013 CFPA Tight End Trophy Watch List
- Named to the John Mackey Award Watch List
- Hauled in a 24-yard catch in win over Houston
- Tallied three receptions for 53 yards against Boise State
- Played in 12 games (missed one due to injury) and started seven
- Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Third Team
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2007
- Member of the scout team.
Medical Redshirt Year
2007
- Member of the scout team.
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Football | May, 10
UPDATED | Four Cougars reach NFL agreements as free agents on Saturday
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ImageFootball | Mar, 14
Former Cougars showcase skills at BYU's Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Nov, 30
Cougars use strong second half to beat Nevada
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ImageFootball | Jul, 09
Kaneakua Friel named to 2013 John Mackey Award preseason watch list
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ImageFootball | Jul, 09
Kaneakua Friel named to 2013 John Mackey Award preseason watch list
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ImageFootball | Oct, 20
BYU comes close but falls 17-14 to No. 5 Notre Dame
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ImageFootball | Oct, 12
Several Cougars among Midseason All-Independent Team
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ImageFootball | Sep, 08
Cougars cruise past Weber State in 45-13 home win
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
Dominant defense in BYU's win over WSU
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ImageFootball | Mar, 09
Spring Football Wraps Up First Week
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ImageFootball | Oct, 15
Hoffman Leads BYU to 38-28 Win
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ImageFootball | Oct, 15
BYU vs. Oregon State Postgame Notes & Quotes