Champ Taulealea is a four-star recruit from Milpitas, CA, out of Valley Christian (No. 341 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Washington's 8 games this season.
Where Taulealea comes from
- Milpitas, CA
- Valley Christian
- Valley Christian is about 700 miles from Husky Stadium
- Four-star, No. 341 in the 2025 class.
- On the Washington roster since 2025
Where Taulealea fits
Washington lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Washington offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 103rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Washington is 5-3. Next: vs Penn State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Valley Christian
Also from Milpitas, CA
Champ Taulealea is on trial in Washington's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
4★ · NATIONAL RECRUIT
No.341
recruiting national rank
Washington fans keep putting the player's case on trial, week to week.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
In the game threads
vs Washington State, Sep 6What’s the record for holding penalties from an offensive lineman in college football? Taulealea might break it by the end of SeptemberWashington fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Washington -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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 103rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Washington has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Troy Fautanu went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Two seasons at Washington
- 2026 Washington FischYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Washington FischYear 1 · Games –
- High school Valley ChristianSan Jose, CA · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 341 in the 2025 class. Signed with Washington.Also from Valley Christian: Dominic Oliver (Western Kentucky), Terrence Johnson (Nevada), Federico Cobarubio (Sacramento State) and 1 more.
2025
- Signed with WashingtonFour-star, out of Valley Christian
