Maka Tu'Akoi brings rare length and disruptive upside to Idaho State’s front
The 2026 Idaho State senior DL Maka Tu'Akoi stands out as a long, lean edge presence at 6-foot-6 and about 236 pounds, giving the Bengals a frame built for both leverage and pass-rush upside. He transferred from Utah State and has remained on the roster through 2026, suggesting the staff values his developmental ceiling and versatility up front. What makes him intriguing is the combo of size, experience, and untapped pressure potential rather than a stat-sheet spotlight—he looks like a fit for a team wanting a high-upside, moldable defender with room to grow.
