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Benji Makelela

Position coaches (Iowa State, 2026): Peyton Cox, Jake Thornton

KinshasaFreshman6'7"300 lb#61

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Estimated NIL value

$22K

Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.

Transfer Vulnerability Score

14 / 100

59th

Low risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.

HS recruit

Class

Freshman

Seasons left (incl. 2026)

5 seasons

Benji Makelela is a 6'7", 300-lb Freshman OL at Iowa State from Kinshasa. TransferPortl estimates Benji Makelela's NIL market value at $22K, a model estimate rather than a reported contract. Benji Makelela has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 14 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.

Updated Nov 9, 2026

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TVS History

Current TVS

Highest TVS

Oct 19, 2026

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Market Value History

Current market value

$21,775

Highest market value

$27,220

Nov 1, 2026

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Recruitment

Class of 2026

Committed to Washington State Feb 2026 -> flipped to Iowa State Feb 2026

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