Jay Tauala-harris

2024 (Freshman): Redshirted. Prep A 2024 graduate of Lakewood High School in California. A consensus 3-star prospect. Ranked No. 180 overall in California and No. 10 among offensive lineman in California in the 247 composite rankings. The 170th-ranked player overall in the state and the No. 11 interior offensive lineman in California according to On3. A two-time All-Moore league and CIF Southern Section first-team selection. As a senior named to the Press Telegram Dream Team. One of the leaders up front for an offense that averaged 374.0 yards and 21.6 points per game. Part of a Lancers passing attack that averaged 218.7 yards per game and scored 22 touchdowns through the air. As a junior, paved the way for a Lakewood rushing attack that averaged 180.4 yards per game and 7.1 yards per rush. Helped the Lancers surpass the 200-yard mark on the ground seven times on the way to a CIF Southern Section Division 8 runner-up finish. Registered a combined 70 pancake blocks in his final two seasons at Lakewood. An honor roll student. Personal Born in Torrance, Calif. Full first name is Jaybein. Intends to major in social work. Has one younger brother and two younger sisters. Parents are Dwayne Harris and Vanessa Tauala-Harris of Carson, Calif.