Nikau Hepi is a 6'7", 379-pound offensive lineman from Auckland, New Zealand, who plays for the Florida State Seminoles. A three-star recruit in the Class of 2026, he was rated as the No. 56 offensive tackle prospect by recruiting services, ranked 70th at his position by national outlets, and 83rd by Rivals. Before joining FSU, Hepi played rugby in New Zealand and competed with the NFL Academy Asia-Pacific program in Australia, a global initiative created by the NFL to develop international talent. He chose Florida State over Auburn and other offers.