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

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. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/02/prz-next-watch-list-vol-2-cali-o-line-newcomers-part-1/">Last week we highlighted Part 1</a> of the offensive line, now we take a look at Part 2 of the class of 2026 California prospects, labeled as offensive lineman, that are currently on the Watch List.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-236300 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283691" first="Tripp" last="Rocha"] | Offensive Lineman Rocha bends well and fires off the ball well at the snap. He’s can gain leverage on smaller players and his initial punch is strong and accurate.     <img class="alignleft wp-image-284438 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/MadduxSorenson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283643" first="Maddux" last="Sorenson"] | Offensive Lineman The 6-foot-4 offensive tackle has great bend and is flexible with good twitch. He’s able to handle the outside speed rushers and does a nice job redirecting against counter moves. He gets good leverage and push in the run game. Will be at St. John Bosco in California next year.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-298529 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Benjamin-Tameifuna-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="212213" first="Benjamin" last="Tameifuna"] | Offensive Lineman While not as tall as some of the others on the list the 5-foot-11, 270-pounds prospect excels in run blocking. He’s quick to engage the defensive lineman in front of him and he does a nice job using his hip to drive defenders backward. Wide body that is tough to get around.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-298537 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Jeremaih-Taufi-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283625" first="Jeremaih" last="Taufi"] | Offensive Lineman Taufi is quick off the line and does a nice job engaging his defender and getting to the second level. He’s got the quickness to get to the edge and downfield on screens and does a nice job keeping his eyes peeled downfield to engage defenders. Very athletic kid who actually gets reps as a linebacker on defense.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-261568 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/IMG_3838-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283585" first="Adrian" last="Tavui"] | Offensive Lineman The 6-foot-3, 290-pound lineman does a nice job controlling the line of scrimmage. He’s got good length and height and is a good finisher with a physical demeanor and strong leg drive. He’s got active feet and shows nice balance in pass protection.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-236300 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/11/Silhouette-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283644" first="Maleek" last="Tenesi"] | Offensive Lineman Tenesi does a nice job in both run blocking and pass protection as he’s fundamentally sound and does a nice job using his size and strength to his advantage. He’s got the ability to get to the second level and looks to finish blocks in the run game.   <img class="alignleft wp-image-298539 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/Dustin-Foisia-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="283610" first="Dustin" last="Foisia"] | Offensive Lineman Foisia has great hands and flexibility as his background in jiujitsu helps translate to the football field. He’s not the biggest and fastest but he does a nice job in pass protection and engaging with his defender at the snap. Will be at St. John Bosco next year.