PRZ Next Watch List Vol. 2 — Cali O-Line Newcomers Part 1

The Prep RedZone Next class of 2026 Watch List Vol. 2 was recently released. This is a list of prospects, not yet in high school, that look to project to play at the FBS/FCS/Division 2 levels in the future. By no means is this list a sure thing, finalized or complete. It will be updated twice more before the end of August 2022. Again, these are not rankings nor are they an end-all, be-all lists. These are the prospects that we have seen, that stand out to our team. Below, we’ll take a look at Part 1 of the class of 2026 California prospects, labeled as offensive lineman, that are currently on the Watch List. <img class="alignleft wp-image-294371 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Lemani-Fehoko-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283641" first="Lemani" last="Fehoko"] | Offensive Lineman Fehoko is agile and moves well in space. He’s quick to get to the second level and engage a defender and does a good job keeping his feet moving and driving the defender downfield.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-294372 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/BrandonGarcia-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283590" first="Brandon" last="Garcia"] | Offensive Lineman The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Garcia has prototypical tackle size. He’s got a strong base, plays with good pad level and excels in both run and pass blocking. He’s light on his feet and has excellent movement ability.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-294376 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Jon-Ioane-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212225" first="Jon" last="Ioane"] | Offensive Lineman Ioane, who stands 6-foot-6, 315-pounds, is big, strong and athletic. He has excellent movement for a big man, is athletic in space and does a good job delivering devastating blows to smaller opposing defenders. He’s got the chance to be one of the top offensive linemen in the West in the coming years.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-254208 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283631" first="Joseph" last="Lopez"] | Offensive Lineman Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 315-pounds Lopez is effective in both run blocking and pass protection. He’s dominant once he engages on a defender and is oftentimes seen pushing the defender downfield. Although he’s still developing he shows good bend and lateral movement.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-294385 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/KeenyiPepe2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212227" first="Keenyi" last="Pepe"] | Offensive Lineman Pepe is a 6-foot-6, 285-pound prospect is one of the top offensive linemen in the class. He already holds offers from the likes of Oregon, USC and Texas just to name a few. He’s got prototypical offensive tackle size as he has a tall frame and long arms. He understands the importance of finding proper depth with his kick step and often plays through the whistle. <img class="alignleft wp-image-254208 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283601" first="Cici" last="Milikini"] | Offensive Lineman The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Milikini has a strong base and thrives in the run game as a drive-blocker who finishes blocks when the opportunity presents itself. He engages quickly and knows when to pass off his defender.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-294373 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Langston-Gibson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283640" first="Langston" last="Gibson"] | Offensive Lineman The 6-foot-1, 278-pound lineman has active feet and reaches the second level in a hurry. He’s got above-average foot quickness and does a good job engaging the defenders to open up running lanes for his team.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-254208 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283627" first="Jeremiah" last="Militiev"] | Offensive Lineman Militiev is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound lineman who moves well for his size. He’s got a good first step off of the ball and quickly engages with his defender. He’s athletic enough to seal off the edge and get downfield to engage blockers on screens.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-254208 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283682" first="Roman" last="Paseka"] | Offensive Lineman Paseka is has a quick first step and gets into his defender in a hurry. He does a good job chipping the end and getting to the second level to continue to clear space for the ball carrier. He has a non-stop motor and doesn’t shy away from contact.