Vaea Ikakoula
Vaea Ikakoula is a three-star recruit from Laie, HI, out of West (No. 1,551 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Penn State's 8 games this season.
Where Ikakoula comes from
- Laie, HI
- West
- West is about 1,750 miles from Beaver Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,551 in the 2025 class; signed with Iowa State.
Where Ikakoula fits
Penn State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Penn State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 24th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Penn State is 4-4. Next: at Washington, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From West
Also from Laie, HI
Came to Penn State by way of Iowa State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Penn 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.
The unit he anchors ranks 24th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Penn State has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 12 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Olaivavega Ioane was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Penn State CampbellYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalIowa State to Penn State
- 2025 Iowa State CampbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school WestSalt Lake City, UT · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,551 in the 2025 class. Signed with Iowa State.Also from West: Brian Tapu (San José State), Dallas Vakalahi (Penn State), Nuku Mafi (Purdue) and 5 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Iowa State to Penn State, Jan 6, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Iowa StateThree-star, out of West
2026
- Transferred to Penn Statefrom Iowa State
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Penn State