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Auburn Football Signs Historic Recruit Nikau Hepi

6/25/2025

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Auburn football has landed a promising commitment from 6-foot-7, 370-pound offensive tackle Nikau Hepi, hailing from New Zealand and making history as the first recruit from the NFL Academy Asia-Pacific. With a rugby background and only nine months of training in American football, Hepi is determined to make his mark in the sport.

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Story summary

Auburn football has landed a promising commitment from 6-foot-7, 370-pound offensive tackle Nikau Hepi, hailing from New Zealand and making history as the first recruit from the NFL Academy Asia-Pacific. With a rugby background and only nine months of training in American football, Hepi is determined to make his mark in the sport.