Ka‘imi Fairbairn, a notable alumnus of Punahou School, has etched his name in NFL history. This weekend, he played a key role in the Houston Texans’ 23-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. As the team’s starting kicker, Fairbairn successfully completed all three of his field goal attempts, including two impressive kicks from over 50 yards. He also converted both extra point attempts, surpassing the impressive milestone of 1,000 career points.
Historic Milestone for Fairbairn
With this achievement, Fairbairn became the first player in Houston Texans franchise history to reach over 1,000 career points. His journey began after he graduated from Punahou School in 2012, when he won the starting kicker position at UCLA as a true freshman. During his four years with the Bruins, he earned the prestigious Lou Groza Award in 2015, recognizing him as the top kicker in college football.
College Career Highlights
- Field Goals: 20-for-24 in 2015
- Extra Points: 47-for-47 in 2015
- Consensus All-American honors
Although he was not selected in the 2016 NFL Draft, Fairbairn joined the Houston Texans and has been a vital member of the team for ten seasons. He has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout his career, boasting an 87% success rate on field goals (247-for-283) and a 93.3% rate on extra points (264-for-283).
Punahou School NFL Alumni
Fairbairn is one of four Punahou graduates currently competing in the NFL. His fellow alumni include:
- DeForest Buckner (Indianapolis Colts)
- Andrei Iosivas (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Marist Liufau (Dallas Cowboys)
Current Season and Upcoming Games
The Houston Texans currently hold a 10-5 record and occupy the final wild card spot in the AFC playoff race. They face a crucial matchup this Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are 11-4. Kickoff for this significant game is set for 11:30 a.m. on the NFL Network.
