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Kainoa Carvalho stats, 2026

Hawai'i (2–6, Mountain West). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Kainoa Carvalho is a wide receiver for Hawai'i (2–6). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 69th in catches (35), 80th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10), 113th in receiving yards (399), in 7 games.

Receiving yards399113th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches3569th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch11.4441st of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1080th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Kainoa Carvalho?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
5-6
Weight
165 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Laie, HI
High school
Kahuku (Kahuku, HI)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1473 in the 2023 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Kainoa Carvalho's receiving stats

He's 69th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (35) and 113th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (399).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards399113th of 682
Catches3569th of 682
Yards per catch11.4441st of 675

The season

Kainoa Carvalho's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 80th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10) and 181st of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.27).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1080th of 657
EPA per play0.27181st of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Kainoa Carvalho's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Hawai'i3539911.400

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Kainoa Carvalho's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Hawai'i+0.27+0.24+1.5828.6%14.310%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Kainoa Carvalho's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at StanfordL 27–3798603
2vs. New Mexico StateW 29–1982902
4at WyomingL 10–2727300
5vs. San José StateL 16–2042401
6at Arizona StateL 12–3086702
7vs. New MexicoL 10–2149302
8at Northern IllinoisW 56–2115300

FAQ

Questions about Kainoa Carvalho

What position does Kainoa Carvalho play?

Kainoa Carvalho plays wide receiver for Hawai'i, which is 2–6 this season.

Where is Kainoa Carvalho from, and what year is he?

Kainoa Carvalho is a freshman wide receiver for Hawai'i, listed at 5-6 and 165 pounds, from Laie, HI.

How tall is Kainoa Carvalho, and how much does he weigh?

Kainoa Carvalho is listed at 5-6 and 165 pounds on Hawai'i's 2026 roster.

What year is Kainoa Carvalho?

Kainoa Carvalho is a freshman, from the 2023 recruiting class.

Who does Kainoa Carvalho play for?

Hawai'i (2–6, Mountain West), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 6.

Is Kainoa Carvalho eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Kainoa Carvalho was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Kainoa Carvalho play in his last game?

Week 8 at Northern Illinois: 15 receiving yards, 3 catches. Hawai'i won 56–21.

Where did Kainoa Carvalho go to high school?

Kahuku (Kahuku, HI). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1473 in the 2023 class.

What are Kainoa Carvalho's stats this season?

399 receiving yards, 35 catches, 11.4 yards per catch, 10 explosive catches (16+ yards), 0.27 EPA per play in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Kainoa Carvalho rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 69th of 682 in catches, 80th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 113th of 682 in receiving yards.

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