Nikau Hepi
Freshman offensive lineman on Florida State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 379 lb · Auckland · NFL Academy
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 774 nationally · Signed with Florida State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Florida State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Florida State in 2026.
Nikau Hepi
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Florida State3-star out of NFL Academy
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Norvell
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 Florida State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Florida State has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Menelik Watson went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Florida State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Florida State
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Florida State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -22 net (22 in / 44 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Florida State · Last season: 5-7 (AP #25) · Talent rank #21 · 2026 recruiting class #16
Background
BEFORE FSU: Three-star offensive lineman originally from New Zealand…rated as Class of 2026’s No. 56 offensive tackle prospect by 247Sports…ranked 70th at his position by ESPN and 83rd by Rivals…most recently played with NFL Academy Asia-Pacific program in Australia, a global initiative sponsored...