St. John Bosco defensive lineman Roman Paseka Roman Paseka 6'4" | 275 lbs | DL San Juan Hills | 2026 State CA announced his commitment to San Diego State on Monday.

Paseka had 21 tackles with two sacks for Bosco last season and was excellent in the National Preps Showcase a year ago.

He also had offers from Arizona, New Mexico, Northern Arizona and San Jose State. Paseka is one of 16 players from California in San Diego State’s 2026 recruiting class and the eighth defensive lineman.

Paseka is a lot stronger than he was when I saw him at the National Preps Showcase last year. He is better as a power rusher than a speed one and has a crazy motor. I like him better as a tackle than an edge rusher.

Great skillset and size for the versatile DL prospect in one of the top programs in the country. At 6’4” 275 lbs. he’s effective play both the interior and edge positions with great command of a variety of moves and an explosive first step out of his stance. Strong and powerful frame with a well-built lower half and good strength in his upper body. This allows him to take on blockers and then shed contact to free himself up and hold his gap. Active with his hands with good placement to maintain separation of blockers without allowing them to get into his body. Relentless in pursuit, he’s able to fight through contact and chase with speed from the backside and downfield. Good ability to collapse the pocket and rush the passer. I would expect and project him to continue to add weight/mass and play the interior at the major D1 level. Currently holds offers from San Jose State and Arizona.

Paseka turned heads with his frame and athleticism. He showed some good power rush moves and does a good job getting his hands into the offensive lineman’s chest.

His strength and explosive first step stood out, but he has the athleticism to throw some speed moves as well. Paseka is also great at using his inside arm to knock the offensive lineman off-balanced and get inside.