Born: December 18, 1982 in Suva, Fiji
2001: Buena High School
2012: San Diego State, B.A. in Political Science
In helping the Buena High football program to three consecutive Channel League championships, Freddy Keiaho was a rarely-come-off-the-field difference maker on both sides of the ball.
As a junior, Keiaho was an all-league and all-CIF-Southern Section Division IV first-team selection as a linebacker. In wrapping up his high school career, the senior rushed for 2,157 yards and 29 TDs to earn all-CIF-Southern Section Division IV first team honors on offense.
While the numbers on offense were impressive, Keiaho’s memorable moment of the 2000 season came in a game that would decide the Channel League title. In the game’s closing moments, Keiaho’s fourth down tackle behind the line of scrimmage preserved Buena’s 28-21 victory over Ventura.
Keiaho finished his career with 4,165 yards rushing, second only to older brother George, on the school’s all-time list.
Another role would be waiting for Keiaho at San Diego State University. For his first three seasons with the Aztecs, Keiaho was a leader on the special teams, eventually earning status of captain.
As a freshman, Keiaho ranked third in the Mountain West Conference for kickoff return yardage and return average. Becoming a starting linebacker in his senior year, he led the conference with total tackles (113) and solo tackles (68) and was an all-conference first-team selection. Keiaho was the national defensive player of the week for his 19 tackles, including 10 unassisted, against an Ohio State team that would finish fourth in the final Associated Press poll.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Keiaho in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. In his four seasons with Indianapolis, Keiaho would be a member of three AFC South Division championship teams.
By the end of his rookie season, the Colts won the Super Bowl championship. Keiaho recorded 81 tackles, including 64 solo, in 2007 and followed that up with a 105-tackle effort in 2008. Indianapolis reached the 2009 Super Bowl, losing to New Orleans.
Since leaving the game, Keiaho has run a faith-based sports league, Field of Faith, and a ministry for retired families in transition from sport.
Freddy and his wife Traci are the parents of three children: Sheila, Sera and Elijah.