Preston Taumua is a four-star recruit from Waipahu, HI (No. 273 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Nebraska's 8 games this season.
Where Taumua comes from
- Waipahu, HI
- Waipahu
- Waipahu is about 3,800 miles from Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
- Four-star, No. 273 in the 2024 class.
- On the Nebraska roster since 2024
Where Taumua fits
Nebraska lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 8th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Nebraska is 5-3. Next: at Illinois, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Waipahu, HI
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Nebraska -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 8th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Nebraska has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cameron Jurgens went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Three seasons at Nebraska
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Nebraska RhuleYear 1 · Games –
- High school WaipahuAiea, HI · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 273 in the 2024 class. Signed with Nebraska.
2024
- Signed with NebraskaFour-star, out of Waipahu
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Matt Rhule.
