
John Wa'a gives Hawaii a big-body trench presence with legit 2026 depth-chart value
John Wa'a is listed on Hawaii’s 2026 offensive line rotation, which puts him in the mix on a unit that values size, balance and physicality up front[2][4][8]. The big selling point is fit: Hawaii’s OL room is loaded with multiple multi-year linemen, so Wa'a has to win with consistency, leverage and reliability rather than flash—exactly the kind of profile that matters when you need your line to hold together snap after snap[1][2][8]. If you want a blocker who can bring stability, toughness and developmental upside, he’s worth a look.