SMU lands a versatile, top-tier trench anchor in 4-star OT Sam Utu
Sam Utu is a high-end 2026 offensive tackle prospect from Orange Lutheran who brings rare positional versatility, having started at both right and left tackle in the rugged Trinity League, and he arrives at SMU as one of the program’s highest-rated offensive line commitments in years.[4][6] At around 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds, he is praised as a four-year starter with the size, consistency, and experience to compete early, making him a strong fit for a team that wants a polished, dependable blind-side or swing tackle with high upside.[4][5]
