Benji Makelela
Freshman offensive lineman on Iowa State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 300 lb · Kinshasa · Capistrano Valley Christian [Calif.]
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 551 nationally · Signed with Iowa State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Iowa State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Iowa State in 2026.
Benji Makelela
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa State3-star out of Capistrano Valley Christian School
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Iowa State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
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 #68 · 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...