61Benji Makelela
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Bio
Benji Makelela is a left tackle from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, who attended Capistrano Valley Christian High School in California. Standing 6'7" and weighing 300 pounds, Makelela joined Iowa State as a true freshman for the 2026 season. From Capistrano Valley Christian [Calif.] · Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight6'7"Weight300 lbHometownKinshasa, Democratic Republic of CongoHigh schoolCapistrano Valley Christian [Calif.]ConferenceBig 12
Career path
IOWA STATE2026 — present
Signed in the 2026 recruiting class