Kainoa Davis
Sophomore defensive lineman on San Diego State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 275 lb · Temecula, CA · Mater Dei High
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1732 nationally · Signed with Charlotte
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on San Diego State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Charlotte in 2024.
- Transferred from Charlotte to San Diego State in 2025.
Kainoa Davis
Kainoa Davis arrived at San Diego State from Charlotte.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Charlotte3-star out of Mater Dei
2025
- Entered the portal
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Sean Lewis
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for San Diego State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and block shedding.
San Diego State has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Cameron Thomas was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
San Diego State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · San Diego State
Returning around him
- 1 San Diego State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (26 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
San Diego State · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #89 · 2026 recruiting class #83
The defensive line · San Diego State
- #56August Salvati3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Sam Benjamin3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #91Amari Comier2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #18Kai Wallin2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #88Kainoa Davisno box-score line yet
20 more on the roster · San Diego State team page