Maika Matelau
6′3″ · 305 lb · Upland, CA · Mt. San Antonio College
Where he comes from
- Upland, CA
- Mt. San Antonio College
- About 1,650 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where he fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 6th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Illinois’s week
- RecordIllinois is 3-3.
- Next gameat Maryland · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Also from Upland, CA
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 6th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
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Where to follow him
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Illinois in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of Mt. San Antonio College, No. 13 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Illinois in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of Mt. San Antonio College