Khalil Dorsey
Steve August

Football Stayson Isobe, NAU Athletic Communications

Khalil Dorsey to Star in 74th Hula Bowl All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 26

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 20, 2020) – Northern Arizona graduating defensive back Khalil Dorsey will compete in the 2020 Hula Bowl this Sunday, Jan. 26 to be played at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. The Hula Bowl will kick off at 8:30 p.m. MST on the island of Oahu and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
 
Dorsey, who completed his career with the NAU football team in the fall, was a four-time All-Big Sky selection, including two First Team nods in his final two seasons in 2018 and 2019. Dorsey appeared in 44 games and started 40 and compiled 197 total tackles and eight interceptions in addition to 41 pass breakups, 8.5 tackles for loss, one sack and three forced fumbles.
 
In his final season, the Ontario, Calif. native was fourth on the team with 68 tackles, 52 of which were of the solo variety which ranked second amongst the Lumberjacks. Dorsey was tied for second in the Big Sky with 12 passes defended – his most in a single season. Dorsey also set career-highs in tackles and fumbles forced (2) while blocking one of his two career kicks.
 
Dorsey will be one of five players from the Big Sky set to play in the Hula Bowl, the last of four all-star games.
 
The 74th Hula Bowl returns for the first installment since 2008. The Hula Bowl was established in 1946 with the inaugural game played in 1947. This year's game will include a total of 106 players from the NCAA from all divisions along with international players from Japan, Canada, Australia and the UK.
 
Former NFL head coaches Mike Smith and Rex Ryan will coach the Aina (East) and Kai (West) teams respectively. Scouts from the NFL, CFL, XFL and Arena Football will be in attendance.
 
The rich history of the Hula Bowl includes 22 players who competed in the all-star game in the season in which they won the Heisman Trophy.
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Khalil Dorsey

#29 Khalil Dorsey

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5' 9"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Khalil Dorsey

#29 Khalil Dorsey

5' 9"
Senior
DB