Vainuupo Fanuaea is a three-star recruit from Nanakuli, HI (No. 2,743 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Hawai'i's 8 games this season.
Where Fanuaea comes from
- Nanakuli, HI
- Nanakuli
- Nanakuli is about 50 miles from Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
- Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class.
Where Fanuaea fits
Hawai'i lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 77th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Hawai'i is 2-6. Next: at UTEP, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Nanakuli, HI
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Hawai'i -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 77th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Hawai'i has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Joined Hawai'i in 2026
- 2026 Hawai'i ChangYear 1 · Games –
- High school NanakuliWaianae, HI · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2026 class. Signed with Hawai'i.
2026
- Signed with Hawai'iThree-star, out of Nanakuli
