With the ability to bench press 400 pounds and squat lift 600 pounds, Kaiwi Chung is a friend indeed for those needing help relocating. He also is a moving man for the University of Hawaii football team, rotating at running back, fullback, H-back and tight end.

“He gives us flexibility,” said Brian Smith, UH’s run-game coordinator.

Chung was a fierce offensive lineman at Kamehameha Schools, developing his craft thanks to tips from some of his father’s close friends — former NFL blockers Chris Naeole, Dominic Raiola, Donovan Raiola and Olin Kreutz. His wish was to play center for the Warriors.

“But things change,” said Chung, who is about 5 feet 11.

Last year, his second at UH, Chung dropped 30 pounds (he now weighs 235) and switched to power back. This spring, first-year coach Nick Rolovich expanded Chung’s duties. He can align as a traditional fullback, motion in the slot or backfield as an H-back, or set up as a wing tight end. In team drills, Chung has cleared paths as the lead on counters, hooked the ends on zone schemes, and created openings with his mouthpiece-loosening blocks.

“I love blocking,” Chung said. “I love being physical. That’s why I liked playing on the offensive line. There’s no better feeling than just manhandling someone.”

Fullback is a vanishing position in high school’s move to single-back spread offenses. It is a rarity for an NFL team to carry more than one fullback. In college, tight ends often align in the backfield.

“Having a kid like that, with a background of offensive-line play, he has a good understanding of what we’re trying to do in the run game,” Smith said. “We’ve been really happy with him so far.”

Rolovich said: “I’ve appreciated Kaiwi and his approach to practice ever since I got here. That’s a high school lineman who all he does is do everything right. I see him having a role on this football team. Is he an every-down player? I don’t know. But the way he approaches every play, he’s a positive influence on this team.”

During Tuesday’s practice, Chung added a new role: receiver. He diverted a pass-rusher, then curled into the flat to catch a pass.

“He has the ability to be versatile for us,” Smith said.

Akoteu gets drill time

Defensive lineman Samiuela Akoteu had hoped to get a running start on the 2015 season. Instead, he spent the year in a walking boot.

“It took a whole season to recover,” said Akoteu, who suffered a tear in his left foot during training camp.

Akoteu was counted on to provide depth on a thin defensive line. He was cleared to work out in January, and now is earning significant reps in spring drills.

Last year, Akoteu was projected to play nose tackle in the 3-4 base defense. Through the first six practices this spring, he was the nose in the new 4-3 scheme. With injuries and other circumstance, Akoteu played the 3-technique on Tuesday.

“It was a different experience,” Akoteu said.

He received guidance from Tuesday’s guest instructor, former UH defensive lineman Isa‘ako “Isaac” Sopoaga, who has played 11 NFL seasons.

Farris reps at corner

When the music stopped, second-year freshman Roe Farris was at left cornerback during team drills on Tuesday.

A thin position — cornerback — was trimmed further because of Jalen Rogers’ ankle injury. Farris earned extensive reps as part of the corner rotation.

Last year, Farris made two road trips — but did not enter a game — in what became a redshirt season. Farris said the traveling experience should be helpful this season.

As for his development at corner, Farris said: “We’ll all see when it comes fall.”