Washington State University Athletics
2026 Football Signing Class
Roster

Benji Makelela
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-7 / 280
- High School:
- Capistrano Valley Christian HS (Calif.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Brandon Camarillo at Capistrano Valley Christian HS…during SENIOR season played on both offensive and defensive lines, collecting 23 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, four sacks and one interception playing on the defensive line…team captain…as a JUNIOR, posted 39 tackles, five TFL’s and four sacks…also played basketball where he earned First-Team All-Academy League honors and volleyball, earning Second-Team All-League honors.
PERSONAL
Parents Ghyslain Makelela and Angelique Mulowayi…member of Spanish Honor Society.
Played for Head Coach Brandon Camarillo at Capistrano Valley Christian HS…during SENIOR season played on both offensive and defensive lines, collecting 23 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, four sacks and one interception playing on the defensive line…team captain…as a JUNIOR, posted 39 tackles, five TFL’s and four sacks…also played basketball where he earned First-Team All-Academy League honors and volleyball, earning Second-Team All-League honors.
PERSONAL
Parents Ghyslain Makelela and Angelique Mulowayi…member of Spanish Honor Society.
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