
Karson Kaufusi is turning Utah’s DT depth into real disruption
In the 2026 season, Karson Kaufusi flashed immediate impact for Utah, logging a sack and a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss against Idaho after already showing steady rotational value in 2025 with 13 tackles and 0.5 sack over 12 games. At 6-foot-6 and 305 pounds, he brings rare length, size, and interior push, and Utah’s staff appears to trust his growth into a bigger role. Why care? He looks like a high-upside, scheme-friendly defensive tackle who can win with size, leverage, and effort, not just box-score volume.





