#22
Taimane Purcell
Returning to California for 2026
Aiea, HI → Kamehameha Kapalama
via calbears.com ↗Taimane Purcell
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
Tight end · 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 Kamehameha Kapalama -- Class of 2026. Caught 16 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns for the Warriors this past season. As a junior, tallied 20 receptions for 225 yards and four touchdowns. A four-star recruit, the No. 3 overall player in the state of Hawaii and the nation’s No....
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