Karson Kaufusi

DT · #51 · University of Utah

Height6'6"

Weight305 lbs

Est. eligibility3 yrs

Production index

Not rated

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUU

University of Utah

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:13 PM

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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

Career path