Vake Hehea brings size, mobility, and transfer upside to Hawaii’s O-line
Vake Hehea, a 2026 junior offensive lineman at Hawaii, is a 6-foot-4, 300-pound transfer from New Mexico Military Institute who projects as a physical, versatile piece for the Rainbow Warriors’ front[1][8]. In 2026 depth-chart and roster data, he is listed at right tackle and on Hawaii’s active roster, which suggests the staff views him as a plug-in option with immediate utility[1][7][10]. His selling points are leverage, balance, and recognition against blitzes and stunts, while the big question is whether that junior-college strength translates cleanly against Mountain West edge speed[11].
