Big-bodied San Diego OL with developmental upside
Vailea enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-3, 295-pound offensive lineman for San Diego, but he did not appear in a game as a freshman in 2025, so his value is more about projection than production right now.[3] The appeal is his size and interior-line frame, which suggest guard/center versatility if his footwork and consistency catch up; that makes him a fit for a staff that develops linemen rather than needing instant impact.[1][3][9] There is limited public evidence of stats or on-field results yet, so the real question is how quickly he can translate his build into reliable pass protection and run-game leverage.[2][3]
