PRZ Next Watch List Vol. 2 — Cali O-Line Newcomers Part 1
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
Lemani Fehoko Lemani Fehoko 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL Serra | 2027 State CA | 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.
Brandon Garcia Brandon Garcia 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA | 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.
Jon 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.
Joseph Lopez Joseph Lopez 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Damien | 2026 State CA | 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.
Keenyi 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.
Cici Milikini Cici Milikini 6'4" | 315 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2026 CA | 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.
Langston Gibson Langston Gibson 6'2" | 300 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2026 CA | 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.
Jeremiah Ponce Jeremiah Ponce 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2026 State CA | 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.
Roman Paseka Roman Paseka 6'4" | 275 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2026 CA | 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.