Is Karson Kaufusi starting?
Karson Kaufusi is the projected starter at LDT for Utah Utes.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Skyline, ranked #629 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 13 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 85 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #51
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 286 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8808
- National Rank
- #629
- High School
- Skyline
- Hometown
- Salt Lake City, UT
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 56th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -3 vs unit starters → 85.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LDT · Utah Utes
- 15185Karson KaufusiStarter
- 29079Jireh Moe
- 39970Jamal Wallace
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.