Texas LB Liona Lefau on Why He Came to Texas & Giving Back to His Community | 3rd & Longhorn

Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas linebacker, Liona Lefau. They discuss why he chose to come to Texas, the importance of football in Hawaii, learning from those around him, and giving back to his community.
3rd & Longhorn is a weekly in-depth Texas Longhorn Football show providing analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football Players: Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective Founder Nick Shuley. 3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football with a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 acres.
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[@Victor-Vargas]

I was probably most excited about Liona from his class. But Taaffe might be the best interview just because of how open and intelligent he is. I think most of us were thinking "damn, he's been through a lot" and he's still a humble young man

[@rayvaughan159]

The Taaffe interview was a great one!!

[@user-bz3kf8cb6s]

I see Taafe as a head football coach at a high level one day

[@1985salvador]

I met his family before one of the games. Good people!

[@LouisRich25]

I feel like this will be a breakout season for him. Him and Ant about to go crazy!!

[@Sabzilla]

Fax bro I think so to

[@user-pk6dl8dt8h]

Same

[@ntamsma]

Hook 'em Horns from Oahu. Jake Longi doing work! His daughter is super talented too

[@michaelwhite5955]

He seems like such a nice, chill guy!

[@craigjohnson6286]

Another great interview. Texas is really recruiting high character players with immense talent.

[@432d_midland4]

Glad y'all brought him in. Great kid sky's the limit with that type of attitude and mindset.

[@RDubbbya]

Great interview! I’m an even bigger fan of him now!

[@cw5709]

When he said what home meant to him I felt how special it was. Hearing him talk about serving and his mindset coming into first yr was awesome! So glad we have him on the team and I know he will do great things! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@rationaltexan]

When we gonna get DJ on the staff as a LB assistant? You can tell he’s a natural teacher and motivator that connects well with the kids. Make it happen Sark!

[@thomasschrieber2606]

DJ is a volunteer as of right now so he's active with the team but not on an assistant coach level.

[@TonyMataya]

Thank you for these interviews to meet the players and get an insight into the person, not just the player. Such high quality people on this roster.

[@3rdandLonghorn]

Thanks for tuning in Tony

[@DJDOGG31]

Love this show. Keep it going guys.

[@3rdandLonghorn]

🤘

[@shaunws]

Liona Lefau plus Anthony Hill equals a big problem for the SEC.... hook em

[@Sabzilla]

Right I can’t wait

[@tomako3036]

Red Raider represent! Texas got a good one! My son growing up looked up to liona, Leonard and those boys! He attended his camp at Laie Park and loved it! Love the need to serve!. Keep balling uce! #HookEm

[@BrandonRaulston]

Got another good one!! 🤘

[@32Jalopy]

Great young man 🤘🏽

[@justadude4579]

Been waiting for this episode

[@royalbluecougs7804]

Hopefully Liona can help build a Kahuku pipeline to Austin! Good luck to that young man 🤙🤘

[@nicklouy2394]

Was always hyped for Okafors new videos but all the goats together is incredible 🤘🏼

[@waymoreblues]

Can’t wait to see this kid play. Hook’em!

[@armandodelgado9296]

Great kid with amazing character. Keep grinding champ

[@user-pk6dl8dt8h]

I hope he gets his chance he deserves it 🙏🤘

[@robh_tex]

@Liona missed opportunity to pitch DJ and Okafor on helping out at the camp... they looked like they were eager to pounce on an excuse to fly out to Hawaii for a week 😂

[@toaleilefau96762]

Representing to the fullest 🤟🏽🇼🇸

[@lingerinlead80421]

I love seeing well-spoken and completely committed young men as Longhorns. He represents what UT is about. Hook em!

[@geoffcook3147]

another A plus kid.

[@falzaranofilippo2009]

Amazing guy, he's gonna ball in the SEC

[@SDG-cv4br]

I had no idea Nick’s parents went to Wazzu. I went to and follow both schools but don’t often see those worlds collide. Another great episode gents.

[@3rdandLonghorn]

Agreed! Those worlds don’t collide often!

[@jcas98jc]

When is the Gavin Holmes interview dropping?

[@3rdandLonghorn]

Soon!

[@AJJ_Sports]

The Quinn interview is going to go crazy if it happens

[@kuna507]

I know him & his dad Chee

[@israelmaldonado4157]

🤘❤

[@malakilakzteo2874]

YEH!!!!

[@SDG-cv4br]

2nd x watching and I just caught the “Coach DJ” reference at the beginning.

[@DTraiN5795]

🤘😤🤘

[@pllsuperfan4ever256]

Good interview next interview should be Akans.

[@Sabzilla]

Bro is going to be a beast you just need to add a little bit of weight

[@Eyesoftexas1970]

What are my favorite shows

[@keenanj4bush]

I just moved to Oahu and would love to help with the camp either monetarily or by giving my time. Is there a link to sign up

[@3rdandLonghorn]

I would check out the site. www.lionalefaufoundation.org/

[@talatainatevaga5834]

too bad liona is trash at madden 😂