Shaun Kauleinamoku (born May 24, 1987) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(AFL). He played collegiately at

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. Kauleinamoku was a member of the

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, and

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Professional career

Philadelphia Soul

On January 26, 2015, Kauleinamoku was assigned to the

. On January 26, 2016, Kauleinamoku was assigned to the Soul for the 2016 season. On August 26, 2016, the Soul beat the

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by a score of 56–42 and Kauleinamoku was named ArenaBowl MVP. He earned Second Team

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honors in 2017. On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the

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by a score of 44–40.

Shanghai Skywalkers

Kauleinamoku was drafted by the

in the fourth round of the

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. He earned All-Pro South Division All-Star honors after catching 37 passes for 479 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also rushed for 71 yards and 4 touchdowns. He is listed on the Skywalkers' roster for the 2018 season.

AFL statistics

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Coaching career

Kauleinamoku was an assistant coach for the

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in 2013.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kauleinamoku, Shaun 1987 births Living people American football wide receivers Western Oregon Wolves football players Spokane Shock players San Antonio Talons players Utah Blaze players Pittsburgh Power players Philadelphia Soul players Shanghai Skywalkers players Western Oregon Wolves football coaches Players of American football from Hawaii Native Hawaiian people Pacific Islander American players of American football Coaches of American football from Hawaii