Benji Makelela
Benji Makelela
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Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 2% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Iowa State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (48 in / 55 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Iowa State · Last season: 8-4 (AP #22) · Talent rank #71 · 2026 recruiting class #54
Background
High School Played at Capistrano Valley Christian High School for head coach Brandon Camarillo … four-star offensive lineman according to Rivals … ranked as one of the biggest steals of the 2026 recruiting class according to Rivals … played on both offensive and defensive lines in high school … t...