King Kahalewai King Kahalewai 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Spring Valley | 2028 State NV heads into the 2026 season as one of Nevada’s premier returning two way athletes, following a breakout sophomore campaign that established him as both a national level defensive playmaker and one of the state’s most productive wide receivers. He finished the 2025 season ranked 10th in the nation with 10 interceptions and earned the top spot in Nevada and the 4A Division for picks. With elite ball skills, explosive acceleration, Kahalewai is positioned to surge even higher on recruiting boards as a member of the Class of 2028

Kahalewai was one of the biggest breakout prospects in Nevada with 11 receiving TDs and 10 INTs in 2025. Spring Valley’s two-way playmaker (WR/DB) proved to be an explosive athlete with elite instincts and ball skills on both sides of the ball. He’s a smooth, quick mover that can separate downfield with fluid speed, is a high-IQ route runner, and consistently wins 50-50 balls with his hands and tracking ability. On defense, he shows great eyes and awareness, can make plays at multiple levels/alignments, and offers elite turnover production. Kahalewai is flying under the radar after his breakout season but should be a riser on the offseason recruiting trail over the coming months.

Sophomore two-way standout King Kahalewai King Kahalewai 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Spring Valley | 2028 State NV has quickly become one of Spring Valley’s most reliable playmakers. Offensively, he posted 714 yards on 30 receptions with 9 touchdowns, showcasing strong ball-tracking skills and the ability to win vertically. Kahalewai accelerates smoothly, creates cushion with crisp route breaks, and displays natural body control at the catch point. Defensively, his awareness and footwork translate well to the secondary, giving him true two-way value. With his athleticism, versatility, and production at a young age, Kahalewai projects as a rising prospect in Las Vegas with significant developmental upside as he matures physically.

Interceptions: 10
A dynamic threat with speed and agility. Kahalewai’s ability to track the ball and create turnovers makes him one of the most promising young defensive backs in Nevada. His football IQ and ability to read quarterbacks, making him a future lockdown corner or dynamic safety.

Nevada’s player of the year this year is King Kahalewai for his incredible impact on both sides of the ball.

King has 11 receiving TDs and a state-leading 10 INTS on the season so far.

He’s a talented athlete with all the instincts, ball skills, and playmaking ability of a future D1 prospect.

He’s a physical tackler on defense who can also create turnovers at a high rate, and an explosive downfield threat on offense that’s a threat to take it the distance anytime he touches the ball.

Kahalewai will be one of the top new additions to the PRZ NV 2028 rankings in the near future.

Kahalewai has broken out as one of the top two-way players in the state with a state-leading 10 INTs and 654 receiving yards and 11 TDs on offense. He’s an elite playmaker on both sides of the ball with the fluid athleticism and ball skills he brings to both WR/DB positions. He’s a skilled wideout that can get off the LOS with creative releases, shows great body control at the catch point, and can produce explosive plays after the catch. He’s instinctive in the secondary, jumps routes with his timing and anticipation, and can tackle in space. Kahalewai is one of the biggest breakout stock risers in Nevada this season and should be one of the most impactful playmakers on both sides of the ball in the 4A playoff bracket.

The sophomore ATH prospect has dominated on both sides of the ball this season. King came up with 2 TD receptions at WR and a whopping 3 interceptions on defense, helping Spring Valley win big against Del Sol. King is having a huge sophmore season that will gain attention from college scouts this offseason.

Kahalewai caught 2 TD passes and recorded 3 INTs on defense in Spring Valley’s shutout victory over Del Sol. The rising sophomore continues to be a breakout playmaker on both sides of the ball with over 600 receiving yards and 10 TDs on offense along with his 44 tackles and 8 INTs on defense. He’s an elite-level athlete with all the fluidity, ball skills, and playmaking ability of a future D-I prospect. Look for Kahalewai to start generating serious interest on the D-I recruiting scene with his breakout season.

King is having a monster sophomore campaign and is proving to be one of the top WRs in the 2028 class. King shows great athleticism, size, and route-running ability. King currently has 608 yards and 8 TDs this season. King also shows the ability to be a great DB prospect, grabbing 5 ints so far this season.

Kahalewei continued his breakout sophomore season totaling a massive 249 yards and 3 TDs on just 5 catches in Spring Valley’s 52-0 shutout win over Chaparral. The rising sophomore has been a difference maker on both sides of the ball for the Grizzlies and is quickly establishing himself as one of the most explosive wideouts among Nevada’s sophomores. Kahalewai will be a among the new additions to the 2028 rankings in the next update.