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Iowa State
Iowa StateIowa State CyclonesSigned · 2/4/2026
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Benjamin Makelela

BenjaminMakelela

San Juan Capistrano, CACapistrano Valley Christian School
Pos
OT
HT / WT
6-7 / 280
Class
2026
NCAA ID
NCAA ID
Rivals Industry
88.25
NATL
#581
POS
#44
ST
#44
Rivals
92
NATL
#244
POS
#24
ST
#22
ESPN
76
NATL
—
POS
#115
ST
#95
247
87
NATL
—
POS
#80
ST
#74
The Journey
Class of 2026
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State Cyclones
Cyclones
SIGNED
Capistrano Valley Christian School
Capistrano Valley Christian School
2025 – 2025
HIGH SCHOOL

Film

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BENJAMIN MAKELELA
HIGHLIGHTS · HUDL
Benjamin Makelela - Capistrano Valley Christian - 2025 Senior Season Highlights
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Team Predictions

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Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Iowa State
Iowa State
SIGNED2/4/2026
N/A
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1431 mi
57
1
13
Washington State
N/A
—
913 mi
130
1
7
Iowa State
Iowa StateSIGNED
—
N/A
Washington State
Washington StateOFFERED
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N/A

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Benjamin Makelela
Ready to Report: Benjamin Makelela
Bill Seals17h ago
Syndication: The Ames Tribune
2026-27 Iowa State Football Unofficial Scholarship Chart (Offense)
Bill Seals5/21/26
Syndication: The Ames Tribune
Iowa State Post-Spring Outlook: Interior Defensive Line
Bill Seals5/5/26

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
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Benjamin Makelela
Ready to Report: Benjamin Makelela
Bill Seals17h ago
Syndication: The Ames Tribune
2026-27 Iowa State Football Unofficial Scholarship Chart (Offense)
Bill Seals5/21/26
Syndication: The Ames Tribune
Iowa State Post-Spring Outlook: Interior Defensive Line
Bill Seals5/5/26

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