Donte Utu

As a Freshman (2025) Appeared in two games, retains the ability to redshirt Made his collegiate debut in his home state of Hawaii during Stanford's season opener (Aug. 23) Also played in the season finale against No. 9 Notre Dame (Nov. 29) Recorded his first collegiate tackle against the Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter Prior to Stanford Played at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii for head coach Nate Kia A unanimous top-20 recruit in Hawaii, ranks as high as No. 13 by ESPN The top-ranked safety in the state of Hawaii by ESPN Played four years of football at Punahou and also made the varsity basketball team as a senior Spent time on both sides of the ball as a senior and added 12 receptions for 116 yards and three touchdowns Amassed nearly 140 tackles during his final two high school seasons with seven interceptions, 14 pass breakups and a pair of forced fumbles Named a team captain prior to the start of his senior season First Team All-ILH First Team All-State Two-time conference champion 2025 Polynesian Bowl All-Star Punahou School Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence Personal Son of Leilehua and Donny Utu Has an older brother DJ and a younger sister Leicey Father was a wide receiver at the University of Utah from 1996-99 Great uncle attended Stanford in the late 1940s Enjoys playing basketball and video games Wore No. 25 in high school because it was the same number his father wore Plans to major in Economics