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Michael Gaines Jr
DB · #27 ·
Height5'11"
Weight167 lbs
Est. eligibility5 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeUT
Last updatedOct 20, 2026, 8:40 PM
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Background
Earned three varsity letters in football at Riverside Polytechnic High School, where he garnered 2025 Division 11 all-CIF honors, first team all-Sunbelt League, and was named Sunbelt League Utility and Special Teams MVP ... served as team captain ... hauled in 50 receptions for 552 yards and seven touchdowns during his senior season ... finished the year with 971 all-purpose yards and nine total touchdowns in 2025. Born in Riverside, California … parents are Michael Sr. and Tecolya Gaines … favorite musician is Brenton Wood … favorite food is carne asada fries … plans to major in psychology. Why Michael chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because I thought the football program fit me best."
Hometown
🏴Riverside, CA
High schoolRiverside Poly HS
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledMichael Gaines Jr (DB) enrolled at Utah Tech University · from the season record
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Utah Tech University | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 20, 2026