#18
Nainoa Lopes
Returning to California for 2026
Honolulu, HI → Saint Louis HS
via calbears.com ↗Nainoa Lopes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tosh Lupoi
How he plays
2026 Outlook
California
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · California
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 California player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (32 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
California · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #36 · 2026 recruiting class #56
Background
Prep Played at Saint Louis High School - Class of 2026. Threw for 1,320 yards with 15 touchdowns this past season for the Crusaders. As a junior, he threw for 2,055 yards with 19 touchdowns for a team that went 9-3 and was first in its league. A three-star recruit, the No. 6 overall player in the...
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