Kingsley Suamataia, born on January 18, 2003, is an American football offensive tackle playing for the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL Season. He was drafted in the second round as the 63rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Chiefs. As of January 2025, Suamataia has played in 15 games but started in two in his debut campaign for the Chiefs as per Pro Football Reference.
He went to the Orem High School where he led them to four successive state championships from 2017 to 2020 as per the BYU website. As a five-star recruit, he garnered offers from top-tier programs like Alabama, Penn State, and Texas A&M, but decided to commit to the University of Oregon. In his freshman year with the Oregon Ducks in 2021, Suamataia redshirted and decided to join Brigham Young University in 2022. In 2022, his performance earned him recognition, being named to the Freshman All-America Second Team by the Athletic and College Sports News. Additionally, he secured a spot on the All-Independent First Team Offense by College Football Network.
Kingsley Suamataia's college
Kingsley Suamataia began his collegiate journey with the University of Oregon in 2021. However, after redshirting his freshman season, Suamataia entered the transfer portal and chose to continue his football career at Brigham Young University (BYU).
In 2022, Suamataia made a significant impact at BYU, started in 12 games, and did not allow a sack. He earned accolades such as a Freshman All-America Second Team spot. In 2023, he was named the team captain. As per Sports Reference, he played in 23 games for the Cougars over a two-year period.
Kingsley Suamataia's high school
As a native of Orem, Utah, Suamataia attended Orem High School. He helped his school secure four state championships and was ranked one of the top offensive tackles in the country in the class of 2021 as per the BYU website.
FAQs on Kingsley Suamataia
A. Kingsley Suamataia was born on January 18, 2003.
A. Kingsley Suamataia played high school football at Orem High School in Orem, Utah.
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A. In 2021, Kingsley Suamataia transferred to Brigham Young University (BYU).
A. Kingsley Suamataia played in all 12 games, started in each, and did not allow a sack during the 2022 season, earning recognition and accolades.
