Caleb Tafua
Caleb Tafua
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Jordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
He dominated with 12 receptions for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns, proving difficult to cover thanks to his size, catch radius, and precise route running. A natural pass catcher, he consistently finds soft spots in coverage and makes contested catches look routine. Currently committed to Texas A&M, he is widely regarded as one of the top tight end prospects in the country.
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Read EvaluationHunter Tierney | Prep Redzone Scout
Caleb Tafua jumps off the field right away. His athleticism is flat‑out special, the kind of stuff that makes coaches start dreaming up ways to use him all over the formation. He can line up wide, slide inside to the slot, or play a traditional tight end role without missing a beat. He’s got the length and strength to hold his own in the run game, where his reach lets him lock up defenders and create lanes. But it’s not just about size — he’s incredibly fluid for his frame and moves like a much smaller player. What really stands out is how he makes tough catches look routine — big body, strong hands, and fearless through contact. He doesn’t shy away from physicality, but at the same time he’s smooth enough to slip past defenders and turn short gains into chunk plays. He’s basically a matchup nightmare: too big for defensive backs to muscle up with, too fast for linebackers to keep up with, and versatile enough to hurt you in a bunch of different ways. It feels like every snap he’s on the field, he forces the defense to make a tough choice — and more often than not, it’s the wrong one.
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Read EvaluationMichael Huntley | Prep Redzone Scout
Lakewood class of 2026 tight end
Caleb Tafua
Caleb
Tafua
6'4" | 220 lbs | TE
Mesa | 2026
State
AZ
announced his commitment to Texas A&M on December 21.
Tafua caught 44 passes for 795 yards with 10 touchdowns for Lakewood this season and is the No. 1 ranked tight end in the 2026 class.
Cal, USC and Washington were also in Tafua’s top four schools. Tafua visited Texas A&M when the Aggies hosted Texas and committed shortly after.
Tafua is the third player from California in Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class.
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Read EvaluationMichael Huntley | Prep Redzone Scout
Lakewood class of 2026 tight end
Caleb Tafua
Caleb
Tafua
6'4" | 220 lbs | TE
Mesa | 2026
State
AZ
was offered by Cal on Monday.
Tafua had 580 yards receiving with eight touchdowns as a sophomore for Lakewood this season.
Cal is the sixth school to offer Tafua, joining USC and Utah among others.
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Read EvaluationJordan Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
A prototypical major D1 TE with his combination of size, athleticism, and receiving ability. At 6’4” 215 lbs. he already possesses ideal length with the frame to add weight without sacrificing any of his speed or movement ability. Very natural catcher of the football with elite level body control and ball skills to make tough contested receptions in traffic or compete for the ball at the high point. Plus route runner that does a good job finding space and creating a throwing lanes for the QB. He’s extremely savvy and instinctual after the catch and is a tough tackle after the catch as he gains forward momentum. Can also make defenders miss in space. Currently the top ranked 2026 TE in the PRZ Rankings holding seven D1 offers with five of them being PAC12 programs.
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