BYU Offers La’akea Kalama a PWO Opportunity

Skyridge standout La’akea Kalama is the younger brother of 2022 Jarinn Kalama

Last week, BYU wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake offered Skyridge standout La’akea Kalama as a preferred walk-on. La’akea Kalama, a wide receiver, is the younger brother of 2022 signee Jarinn Kalama.

La’akea, who is listed at 5'11, is smaller than his older brother who is 6'3. La’akea played slot receiver for the Falcons and he was one of the better route runners in the state. Kalama missed time as a senior due to injury, but he returned in time for the playoffs and he helped lead his team to the 6A state championship game. In the semifinals against American Fork, Kalama had 6 receptions for 83 yards and 3 touchdowns. You can check out his senior highlights below.

BYU is the first school to offer La’akea as a PWO. He picked up a scholarship offer from Navy early in his recruiting process. La’akea is a good enough athlete and route runner to make an impact at the FBS level. BYU would do very well to add him to the pipeline at wide receiver, especially as a preferred walk-on.

Jarinn Kalama, who was recruited to BYU as an athlete, was announced as a wide receiver on signing day. After graduating from high school, Jarinn left to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. Jarinn is set to return from his mission this Summer. Depending on the timing of his return, he might be asked to grayshirt in 2024 and enroll in January of 2025. 

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