Ole Miss on Monday earned a commitment from Diablo Valley College offensive tackle Mana Taimani, a 6’5, 310 lb JUCO prospect that brings intriguing athleticism and three years of eligibility to Oxford.
Taimani originally signed with Wyoming, and I believe redshirted there in 2020 before moving on to Diablo Valley. In his highlight tape from the California junior college, Taimani looks extremely quick for a 300+ pound athlete, and is absolutely vicious in finishing off blockers, not unlike departing Ole Miss offensive lineman Nick Broeker. Taimani plays left tackle in his highlight tape, but often pulls as a run blocker, to great effect.