Tavake Tuikolovatu
Junior offensive lineman on Kansas's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 325 lb · Wailuku, HI · Summit HS (CA)
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 597 nationally · Signed with UCLA
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Kansas's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UCLA in 2023.
- Transferred from UCLA to Kansas in 2025.
Tavake Tuikolovatu
UCLA to Kansas — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with UCLA3-star out of Summit
2025
- Entered the portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
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 Kansas -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Kansas has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Dominick Puni went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Kansas
Returning around him
- 18% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #62 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Background
NAME PRONUNCIATION Get to Know Tavake ... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into football? I first starting playing 14 years old. I played rugby first and then transitioned into football. Who is your biggest role model and why? My pops. He helps me with every aspect o...