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Karson Kaufusi
UU

Karson Kaufusi

DL (DT) · #51 ·
Height6'6"
Weight305 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeUU
Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background

2025: Played in 11 regular season games on defense and special teams. Season totals include 11 tackles (0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack). Three stops (0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack) in his Utah debut against UCLA. Four other multi-tackle performances, most recently vs. Cincinnati. High School: Four-star recruit out of Skyline HS, rated the No. 1 defensive tackle and the No. 6 overall prospect in Utah. Was limited to one game in 2024. Collected 26 total tackles (3.0 TFL, 1.0 sack) and a fumble recovery as a junior. Nine stops plus a forced fumble during his sophomore year. Also played basketball and lacrosse. Personal: Son of Amy and Douglas Kaufusi. Siblings are Isabella, Elsie and Jaiden. Both parents, numerous cousins and other family members are alumni of the U--several of whom were student-athletes. Aspires to work in physical therapy one day.

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁵󠁴󠁿Holladay, UT
High schoolSkyline HS
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Karson Kaufusi (DL) enrolled at University of Utah · from the season record
  • SignedDec 4, 2024
    Karson Kaufusi (DL) signed with University of Utah
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSDEF SNAPSPRODTACKSOLOTFLTACK YDSSACK
2026
University of Utah
99305High1874.573.0
2025
University of Utah
110154Low135130.5
Career209459Med.31125.5103.5
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Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026