Sam Kanongata'a brings seasoned edge-rush juice and comeback upside to Utah Tech
In the 2023 season, Sam Kanongata'a flashed big-play linebacker traits with 11 tackles and an interception, then followed it up in Utah Tech’s 2024 preview as a healthy, returning outside linebacker coming off a season-ending injury in 2023. He’s the kind of defender you notice when the game gets messy: physical, disruptive, and capable of producing splash plays, including a pick-six and a sack-fumble stretch in 2023. At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, he fits as a downhill, outside-LB athlete with some pass-rush pop—worth caring about if you want toughness, experience, and a rebound candidate with upside.
