He played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2014.

[2] In January 2010, he committed to the University of Washington to play college football.

[5][6] Prior to 2012, Kikaha tore his ACL for a second time, causing him again to miss the season.

[8] As a senior in 2014, Kikaha broke Daniel Te’o-Nesheim school career sack record of 30.

[11] After having a strong training camp and pre-season, he began the season a starting outside linebacker for the Saints.

He recorded his first career sack in Week 2 when the Saints played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.